Seasonal Snowmaking Technician Alpine Work, Free Season Pass

Granby Ranch; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Free skiing at other Colorado resorts

Employee housing on site

Health benefits for full-time seasonal

Job summary

Granby Ranch in Colorado is seeking a Snowmaking Technician to stage and maintain snowmaking guns and hoses overnight, ensuring snow quality and safe operation.

The role requires working in extreme alpine conditions, operating snowmobiles and UTVs, and performing start-ups/shut-downs under supervisor direction while maintaining equipment and reporting issues promptly.

Seasonal winter position with competitive pay and on-site housing options for full-time seasonal staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience operating snowmobile, ATV, UTV in a work setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.
• Check and adjust fan guns to maintain snow quality regularly.
• Operate snowmobiles and UTV/ATV for towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.
• Hook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.
• Stage hose and guns using snowmobile, UTV as necessary; navigate snow and terrain.
• Move and fluff hose and ensure it is not buried or frozen during shift.
• Move, redirect, and maintain snow guns, avoiding wind-related misdirection and removing ice as needed.
• Conduct system start-up and shut down following protocols and supervisor directions.
• Communicate progress and any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
• Maintain communication with director about equipment status and shifts.
• Assist with other mountain operations as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Judgement

Communication

Active listening

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Granby Ranch in Colorado is seeking a Snowmaking Technician to stage and maintain snowmaking guns and hoses overnight, ensuring snow quality and safe operation.

The role requires working in extreme alpine conditions, operating snowmobiles and UTVs, and performing start-ups/shut-downs under supervisor direction while maintaining equipment and reporting issues promptly.

Seasonal winter position with competitive pay and on-site housing options for full-time seasonal staff.