Snowmaker

Mountain Creek; Vernon Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ is seeking a Snowmaker to operate on-hill snowmaking equipment, monitor coverage, and support daily operations. The role requires outdoor work, exposure to cold weather, and adherence to safety protocols.

You may work weekends, nights and holidays as part of a dynamic, four-season resort team. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down trails, operating snowmobiles and trucks, and performing routine maintenance on guns, hoses, and pumps.

Qualifications

• :Ability to operate snowmaking equipment and monitor quality.
• :Must lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual labor outdoors.
• :Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• :Comfort working in cold weather and adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• :Turn on/off on-hill snowmaking equipment and monitor coverage.
• :Set up and break down trails for snowmaking needs.
• :Operate snowmobiles, ATVs, and trucks following safety rules.
• :Maintain and repair snowmaking guns, hoses, and infrastructure.
• :Follow safety protocols and use PPE as required.

Skills

Snowmaking

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Pumps & compressors

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mountain Creek - Vernon, NJ 07462, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly, Snowmaker – Mountain Creek

Location: Vernon, NJ Reporting to: Snowmaking Manager

SNOW Partners Mission Statement:

“To Enhance the Lives of our Team, Guests and Partners by Building Lasting Connections.”

About Mountain Creek:

Mountain Creek, a four-season resort, offering skiing/snowboarding, bike park, waterpark, weddings, mountain coaster, restaurants, and lodge.

How the Snowmaker works with the Team:

Primarily responsible for turning on and off all on hill snowmaking equipment and monitoring for quality and coverage throughout shifts. Daily pre-and post-operational set up and protocol for snowmaking infrastructure.

Team Member Responsibilities:

• Provide a Premium product efficiently for all Mt. guests
• Identifying hose and gun problems
• Set up and break down trails for snowmaking needs
• Creates a fun, team-oriented atmosphere while adhering to guest and employee safety guidelines
• Safely operate snowmobiles, ATV’s, and trucks, following designated trails, and adhering to all company policies regarding vehicle operation
• Understanding snowmaking infrastructure and direction of flows and water recapturing
• Using radios for communication and following company protocol and radio etiquette
• Turning guns on and off, flushing and blowing out guns and hoses
• Operate all primary and satellite valving in pump houses to transfer air/water
• Service, repair, and maintain all snowmaking guns, equipment, and infrastructure
• Works cooperatively with peers, departments, interdepartmental contacts and vendors
• Follow all proper documentation protocol
• Following all necessary safety protocol and utilizing all required PPE
• Operation and startup of pumps and compressors
• Basic use of hand tools and small power equipment
• Other Resort/department duties as assigned

Team Member Qualifications:

• Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays
• Able to perform manual labor tasks including shoveling snow, chipping ice, carrying hoses, moving guns, hiking trails
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions