Snowmaker

Boyne Mountain Resort; Boyne Falls (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Golf passes

Waterpark passes

Discounts on food and retail

Job summary

Boyne Mountain Resort is seeking a Snowmaker to produce machine-made snow, maintain equipment, and ensure quality across the slopes. The role involves outdoor work in cold Michigan conditions, early mornings, and long shifts during the snowmaking season.

You will load and set up snowmaking gear, monitor hoses and valves, perform quality checks, and adjust production as weather changes. Team collaboration and safety are essential to keep guests happy and the slopes ready.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Enjoys working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays during the snowmaking season.
• Mechanically minded and attentive to detail.
• Dependable and physically capable of loading, transporting, and setting up heavy equipment on a ski hill.

Responsibilities

• Produce machine-made snow with an eye toward quality and efficiency to extend the ski season.
• Load, transport, and set up snowmaking equipment; inspect hoses, nozzles, pipelines, and valves for repairs or adjustments; monitor snow production.
• Perform snow quality checks and adjust production as conditions change throughout the shift.
• Reposition equipment to direct snowfall to designated areas; clear dirt and frozen snow from equipment.
• Maintain a positive, focused attitude during cold nights, early mornings, and long shifts.
• Share knowledge with teammates, help others learn safely, and keep the team working smoothly.

Skills

Outdoor work

Mechanical minded

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Job description

Overview

Before the first skier clicks into their bindings each season, a lot of work has already happened on the mountain, and much of it is yours. As a Snowmaker at Boyne Mountain, you have an instrumental role in mountain operations: producing the snow that makes early season terrain possible and keeps the ski season going strong from open to close. It's technical, physical, outdoor work that directly shapes the experience of every guest who hits the slopes. We're looking for someone who takes pride in quality, stays sharp in cold conditions, and understands that the details of snowmaking, the right equipment placement, the right production levels, the right snow quality, make all the difference. As a Boyne Mountain team member, you'll also enjoy ski passes, golf passes, waterpark passes, and discounts on food, beverages, retail, daycare, and much more! To learn more about Boyne Mountain Resort, employment perks, and employee testimonials, click here - Boyne Mountain Employment!

Responsibilities

• Long-Term Thinking - Produce machine-made snow with an eye toward quality and efficiency, helping ensure the ski season operates as long as possible.
• Excellence in Execution - Load, transport, and set up snowmaking equipment across the hill. Check hoses, nozzles, pipelines, and valves for needed repairs or adjustments, perform snow quality checks, and monitor and adjust snow production as conditions change throughout your shift. Reposition equipment as needed to direct snowfall to designated areas, and clear dirt and frozen snow from equipment.
• Attitude is Everything - Snowmaking means cold nights, early mornings, and long shifts in whatever weather Northern Michigan brings. Your approach always brings focus, resilience, and a genuine commitment to doing the job right.
• Develop Great People - Share what you know with teammates, look out for each other on the hill, and help newer crew members learn the job safely. Your experience and presence make the whole team better.
• Serve First - Keep the operation running smoothly for the guests and teammates counting on it.
• Recognize and correct unsafe equipment placement and working conditions promptly, and operate snowmobiles in accordance with all safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• You are at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• You genuinely enjoy working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• You're available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the snowmaking season.
• You're mechanically minded and attentive to detail.
• You're dependable and physically ready for the demands of loading, transporting, and setting up heavy equipment on a ski hill.