Senior Snowmaker & Production Lead — Mentor & Ops

Sugar Bowl; California; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer 401k after 1000 hours

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Free ski passes for employees

Free ski passes for dependents

50% off food at our restaurants

Free group ski and snowboard lessons

Employee discounted lift tickets for家

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort in California is seeking a seasoned Snowmaker III to manage large-scale snowmaking operations across multiple trails. You will diagnose complex equipment issues, translate weather windows into real-time production plans, and mentor junior Snowmaker I and II teammates on technique and safety.

We value punctual, energetic, self-motivated team players who thrive in a fast-paced ski-resort environment and are flexible for all shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ seasons of snowmaking experience across varied conditions and terrain.
• Advanced knowledge of snowmaking guns, hydrant systems, and compressor operations.
• Capable of diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues beyond routine troubleshooting.
• Advanced skill set with a snowmobile and other on-snow vehicles.
• Ability to read weather and temperature windows to inform production priorities.
• A track record of mentoring or training newer team members.
• Punctual, energetic, and self-motivated.
• A genuine team player who works well with others.
• Follows employee handbook policies and sets a professional example.
• Available to work all times of day or night, in all conditions.
• Comfortable in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Safety-conscious and courteous; eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Run complex, large-scale snowmaking operations across multiple trails and hydrant zones.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced equipment issues, coordinating with the Snowmaking Supervisor on repairs beyond field-level fixes.
• Help translate weather and temperature windows into a real-time production plan.
• Mentor and train Snowmaker I and II team members on equipment, technique, and safety.
• Oversee compressor operation, fueling, spill prevention, and clean-up procedures across the shift.
• Serve as a go-to resource for trail names, hydrant locations, and system layout.
• Model and reinforce all safety procedures, and never proceed where safety is in question.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, and help hold the broader team to that standard.
• Follow all policies as outlined in the Sugar Bowl Employee Handbook.
• Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations.
• Take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills across the resort, supporting a well-rounded, team-first approach to the guest experience.

Skills

Snowmaking

Guns & Hydrants

Compressor Ops

Weather Window Reading

Mentoring

Snowmobile Ops

Team Player

Safety Focus

Shift Flexibility

Tools

Snowmaking Guns

Hydrant Systems

Compressors

Valves & Pumps

Job description

Sugar Bowl Resort in California is seeking a seasoned Snowmaker III to manage large-scale snowmaking operations across multiple trails. You will diagnose complex equipment issues, translate weather windows into real-time production plans, and mentor junior Snowmaker I and II teammates on technique and safety.

We value punctual, energetic, self-motivated team players who thrive in a fast-paced ski-resort environment and are flexible for all shifts.