Senior Snowmaker III - Snowgun & System Expert

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Snoqualmie, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,195,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) discretionary match

Sick time accrual

Job summary

The Summit at Snoqualmie, operated by Boyne Resorts, seeks a skilled Snowmaker III to manage snowmaking equipment across mountain zones. You will work on all fan guns, AWS units, and valve houses, on terrain in varied weather, training Snowmaker I/II staff as needed.

This is a demanding hands-on position requiring strong mechanical and electrical problem‑solving abilities. Salary is hourly with a wage range of $27.00–$29.00 per hour DOE; this is a non-benefited role with 401(k) discretionary

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of snowmaking experience is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex mechanical/electrical issues.
• Excellent communication skills for developing personnel and coordinating with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimize nozzle flow rates and nucleator output for snow quality.
• Perform standard maintenance on snow guns and record work orders accurately.
• Operate SMI fan guns in manual/automatic modes and follow safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot SMI systems, addressing icing, power loss, vault and actuator issues.

Skills

Snowmaking experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Summit at Snoqualmie, operated by Boyne Resorts, seeks a skilled Snowmaker III to manage snowmaking equipment across mountain zones. You will work on all fan guns, AWS units, and valve houses, on terrain in varied weather, training Snowmaker I/II staff as needed.

This is a demanding hands-on position requiring strong mechanical and electrical problem‑solving abilities. Salary is hourly with a wage range of $27.00–$29.00 per hour DOE; this is a non-benefited role with 401(k) discretionary