Snowmaker

Mount Southington Ski Area; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary ski/ride access

Employee discounts on food & beverages

Job summary

Mount Southington Ski Area is seeking a Snowmaker to operate snowmaking equipment, monitor conditions, and support trail openings through the winter season.

The role requires overnight shifts, reliable transportation, and completion of a 12-hour snowmaking safety seminar. Skiing or snowboarding ability is a plus, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work primarily overnight shifts.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Provide own footwear, waterproof pants and thermal layers.
• Complete 12 hours of Mount Southington snowmaking safety seminar.
• Skiing or snowboarding ability preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowmaking equipment according to mountain standards.
• Operate on- and off-road snow vehicles (snowmobiles, four wheelers, UAT).
• Coordinate with grooming team for snow coverage and gun placement.
• Patrol trails to check snow coverage and equipment performance.
• Ensure a safe environment for guests by snow removal during closed hours.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Assist with preseason setup and postseason teardown.
• Assist parking lot attendants on large race days.
• Record all hours worked and resolve discrepancies before pay period end.
• Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

Snowmaking safety seminar (12 hours)

Job description

Position Summary

Snowmaking is one of the most critical operations on the mountain – your work will directly impact trail openings, conditions, and guest satisfaction. The Snowmaker is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of machine-made snow to ensure optimal train coverage and guest experience throughout the winter season. This role involves operating snowmaking equipment, monitoring weather conditions, performing routine maintenance, and working outdoors in cold, demanding conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• - Operate snowmaking equipment according to mountain standards
• - Operate on and off-road snow vehicles that are suitable for the task assigned; these vehicles include, but are not limited to, snowmobiles, four wheelers, and Utility All-Terrain (UAT) vehicles.
• - Coordinate with grooming team to ensure there is proper snow coverage and snow gun placement on ski trails
• - Patrol trails to check snow coverage and equipment performance
• - Ensure a safe environment for guests by completing snow removal around mountain facilities during closed hours
• - Follow all safety protocols and maintain clean and organized work areas
• - Assist with preseason setup and postseason teardown
• - Will assist parking lot attendants approximately three times per season on large race days
• - Complete all required training as determined by mountain leadership
• - Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period
• - Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership

Qualifications

• - Must be 18 years or older
• - Ability to work primarily overnight shifts
• - Must have reliable transportation
• - Strong teamwork and communication skills
• - Able to provide your own footwear, waterproof pants and thermal layers. Mount Southington will provide a high visibility jacket, helmet with headlamp, globes, and hearing protection to be worn during your shift
• - Required to complete (or have completed) 12 hours of Mount Southington or Mount Southington approved hands-on snowmaking safety seminar
• - Skiing or snowboarding ability preferred
• - Must be eligible to work in the United States
• - Successful completion of background check

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• - Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, climbing and hiking on steep terrain
• - Ability to climb ladders
• - Ability to work outside in extreme winter conditions
• - Ability to lift items exceeding 75 lbs and work on uneven, snowy terrain

Compensation & Benefits

• - Compensation: $20/hour
• - Benefits: Complimentary ski/ride access for the duration of employment and employee discounts on food and beverages at participating locations (subject to mountain policy)