Snowmaker

Great Eastern Resort Management, Inc.; McGaheysville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Eastern Resort Management, Inc. is seeking a Snowmaker for Massanutten Resort in McGaheysville, VA. This seasonal role focuses on maintaining snowmaking equipment and trails to ensure excellent surface conditions for skiing, riding and tubing.

Shifts vary with winter weather, typically 20–40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Pay is $15.50 per hour and duties include equipment repair, installation and monitoring of snowmaking systems, and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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

Heavy equipment operation

Plumbing experience

Electrical experience

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Job description

Massanutten Resort
McGaheysville, VA 22840, USA

Description

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
• 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

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