Snowmaker 26/27

Schweitzer; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Housing available

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort in Vermont is seeking Snowmakers for the upcoming winter season. The role supports creating high-quality snow and delivering an exceptional guest experience, with housing available for employees.

Seasonal positions run from November through mid-February (weather permitting). Night shifts are 7pm–7am with higher pay; overtime opportunities may arise. Join a dedicated team for a great winter at Sugarbush.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work long hours, outdoors, overnight.
• Physically able to lift 50–100 lbs.
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisor and teammates.
• ATV/snowmobiles experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• CPR/First Aid certification desirable but not required.
• Timely and reliable attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment and route hoses.
• Clear snow guns and position/start/stop snow guns.
• Adjust systems to maximize snow coverage and quality.
• Work as part of a larger team per daily snow plan.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Communication

ATV/Snowmobile experience

Mechanical aptitude

CPR/First Aid (desirable)

Attendance reliability

Job description

Seasonal RESORT OVERVIEW:

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination, offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best winter yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sugarbush Resort is seeking entry-level and experienced Snowmakers to join our team this upcoming Winter Season! Sugarbush Snowmakers are a critical component in laying the groundwork for an amazing ski season. Come work as part of a comprehensive team that strives to deliver the highest quality of snow and an exceptional guest experience.

Employee Housing available.

This is a winter seasonal position that runs from November until mid-February (weather dependent) and has the possibility to move into different positions around the resort after snowmaking has ended. Snowmaking shifts run 12 hours on a staggered schedule of 4 days per week, with the potential for overtime. Night shift hours are 7pm-7am and offer a higher pay rate than day shift.

The pay range for this position is $18/hour-$24/hour depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This physically demanding job includes regular lifting, pulling and carrying, while working outside in sometimes extreme weather conditions. Snowmakers carefully and diligently work as part of a larger team per daily snow plan: transporting equipment, routing hoses, clearing guns, positioning/starting/stopping snow guns, and adjusting systems to maximize snow coverage and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Requires ability to work long hours, outdoors, overnights and exposed to the elements. Must be physically able to move/operate equipment and able to lift 50-100lbs worth of equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and teammates. Experience with ATV/snowmobiles is preferable as is a basic mechanical aptitude. CPR/First Aid certification is highly desirable but not required. Timely and reliable attendance is essential.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.

SUGARBUSH RESORT (summary repeated)

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

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