Snowmaker — Flexible Hours, Housing & Mountain Pass

Alyeska-Resort; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $18+/hour

Employee housing

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Free Mountain Pass for employees and 


Employee discounts on lodging, dining,

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska is seeking Snowmaker 1 or Snowmaker 2 to operate and maintain artificial snowmaking equipment on ski trails. You’ll set up and adjust snow guns, relocate gear, and ensure safe operations around snow cats, machines, and hoses.

Starting wage is $18/hour with housing options, flexible schedules, paid time off, mountain pass, employee discounts, and benefits. Snowmakers must be able to work long shifts in variable, cold conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with snowmaking equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain artificial snowmaking equipment on ski trails.
• Set up, relocate, and dismantle snowmaking gear across mountain locations.
• Adjust snow guns for optimal performance in varying temperatures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Fill propane bottles and ensure safety around heavy equipment.
• Collaborate with snowmakers and resort staff to deliver great winter conditions.

Skills

Safety protocols

On-call duty

Customer service

Written communication

Reliability

Skiing or snowboarding

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Snow cats

Snowmobiles

Job description

Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska is seeking Snowmaker 1 or Snowmaker 2 to operate and maintain artificial snowmaking equipment on ski trails. You’ll set up and adjust snow guns, relocate gear, and ensure safe operations around snow cats, machines, and hoses.

Starting wage is $18/hour with housing options, flexible schedules, paid time off, mountain pass, employee discounts, and benefits. Snowmakers must be able to work long shifts in variable, cold conditions.