Seasonal Snowmaking Pumphouse Operator – Free Season Pass

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for you and dependents

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC is seeking a Pumphouse Operator I for Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO, during the snowmaking season. This role focuses on safely operating and monitoring the pumphouse, booster system, and associated water and compressed-air systems to support mountain snowmaking.

You will operate pumps, compressors, VFDs, cooling systems, and controls, maintain logs, respond to alarms, and coordinate with Snowmaking leadership and field crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of required pumphouse operator training.
• Ability to learn and follow detailed operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pumphouse and booster equipment per SOP.
• Perform startup, operation, shutdown, and secure procedures.
• Monitor system pressure, flow, and equipment status during shift.
• Respond to alarms and changing snowmaking demand with proper actions.
• Maintain logs and shift documentation accurately.
• Communicate with Snowmaking leadership and field crews.

Skills

Pumphouse operations

Pumps

Compressors

VFDs

Snowmaking

Communication

Safety procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Pumphouse controls

Electrical systems

Job description

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC is seeking a Pumphouse Operator I for Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO, during the snowmaking season. This role focuses on safely operating and monitoring the pumphouse, booster system, and associated water and compressed-air systems to support mountain snowmaking.

You will operate pumps, compressors, VFDs, cooling systems, and controls, maintain logs, respond to alarms, and coordinate with Snowmaking leadership and field crews.