Snowmaker

Massanutten Resort; McGaheysville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Massanutten Resort in Virginia seeks a Snowmaker to support snow production on the ski area. The role involves outdoor work in inclement weather, maintaining snowmaking equipment, and ensuring a high-quality snow surface for skiing, riding and tubing.

Weekend and holiday shifts may be required during winter, with varied hours totaling 20–40 per week. Responsibilities include equipment repair, installation and retrofit of snowmaking gear, and monitoring systems for efficiency, with additional

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Good communication skills.
• Safety-conscious decisionmaker.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on sloped terrain.
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with snowmaking equipment repair.
• Install and retrofit new and existing snowmaking equipment.
• Monitor manual and automated snowmaking equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Safety mindset

Physical fitness

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Tools

Snowmaking experience

Job description

Massanutten Resort

Job Summary

The Snowmaker position serves as a team member for snow production within the ski area. Daily tasks include maintaining snowmaking equipment and ski trails to provide an excellent snow surface for skiing, riding and tubing. This position focuses on working outside for extended periods in inclement weather conditions while maintaining attention to detail.

Required

• Must be at least 18
• Good communication skills
• Safety-conscious decisionmaker
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on sloped terrain
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions

Preferred

• Heavy equipment operation experience
• Plumbing experience
• Electrical experience
• General mechanical aptitude

Job-Type: Seasonal

Typical Schedule

Days:

• Winter, based on the weather and opportunity to make snow, weekends and holidays as needed

Hours:

• Varies, including evening shifts (during the Winter season)
• 20 to 40 hours a week

Compensation:

• Pay: $15.50/Hour

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with snowmaking equipment repair
• Install and retrofit new and existing snowmaking equipment
• Monitor manual and automated snowmaking equipment to maximize efficiency
• Other duties as assigned by management

Applications accepted until 2:00 PM on Friday, October 23.