Mountain Operations Technician

HoliMont Ski Area; Indiana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal position

Safety training provided

Job summary

HoliMont Ski Area is seeking a Mountain Operations Technician to maintain snowmaking equipment, supervise the snowmaking crew, and support on-hill projects. Candidates should have mechanical and electrical experience, plus leadership abilities.

The role involves outdoor winter work, safety training, and occasional equipment operation across UTVs, trucks, and tractors. Training in fall protection and PPE is provided.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required.
• Electrical experience required.
• Supervisory/leadership skills necessary.
• Water pumping experience is a plus.
• Welding experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on snowmaking and related equipment.
• Assist with capital projects.
• Work on slopes and trails, drainage, trees, etc.
• Lead part-time seasonal snowmaking crew.
• Operate snowmaking equipment to create high quality snow.
• Work outdoors year round in winter conditions.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Supervisory/Leadership

Water pumping

Welding experience

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Outdoor stamina

Job description

The Mountain Operations tech is responsible for the upkeep, and maintenance of all snow guns and related equipment, being involved with capital projects and other various on hill maintenance. Skills in mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, equipment operation and various other skills are ideal for this position. The Technician will also be a Crew Leader who is responsible for the supervision of the snowmaking crew assigned to them, all the equipment and all the functions involved in snowmaking. Technician will learn and understand the process of pumping water for the snowmaking process is a key part of winter operations and this function will be part of the training.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on snowmaking and related equipment
• Assist with various capital projects
• Various work on slopes and trails, drainage, trees etc.
• Work closely with and assist other departments when necessary
• Operate various equipment as necessary such as, UTV, Trucks, and Tractors etc.
• Operate snowmaking equipment for creating manufactured high quality snow
• Leading part time seasonal employees during snowmaking season.
• The ability to work in adverse weather conditions include wind, snow, ice
• Good communication skills and accurately follow instructions and give instructions and make sure they are carried out.
• Good work ethic and dependability is a must
• Good communication skills are expected
• Mechanical experience required
• Electrical experience required
• Water pumping experience is a plus
• Welding experience a plus
• Various equipment operation is a plus
• Supervisory/Leadership skills are necessary
• This position supports critical mountain operations and requires open availability Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays. Work shifts are scheduled in advance and rotate; employees are not scheduled every day but must be available during all operating periods.
• This position works primarily outside year round
• Requires prolonged periods of standing and walking on slippery and/or uneven snow or icy surfaces.
• Must remain alert and attentive at all times.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to work in Winter elements for extended periods, including physical activities such as climbing, working at heights, lifting, and walking. Training, including fall protection and fall rescue, and PPE, including helmets and harness, are provided.
• Use personal protective equipment as outlined during training sessions.
• The Mountain Operations technician is exposed to fumes (i.e. welding), solvents, gases, lubricants and other environmental and physical hazards. Training and PPE are provided.
• The Mountain Operations technician is exposed to moderate to high noise levels, outdoor temperatures and weather, and confined spaces. Training and PPE are provided.
• Committed to becoming a skilled team member vested in HoliMont core Values.
• Must desire to follow all company safety policies and general policies.