Snowmaker (Full-Time)

Mt. Rose Development Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Rose Development Company seeks a Snowmaker I to support ski operations by setting up and maintaining snowmaking equipment, ensuring safe operation, and assisting with guest-related tasks. This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in cold, high-altitude conditions.

The position runs seasonally from mid-October to late December, with nights and weekends required. Prior heavy equipment experience is preferred, and strong customer service and organizational

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available to work nights including weekends on a flexible basis.
• Works Mid-October to late December.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Involved with the set up and tear down of snowmaking equipment.
• Responsible for the safe and proper operation of snowmaking equipment.
• Shoveling snow off of equipment regularly.
• Relay crucial information to shift supervisor.
• Ability to work in a high alpine environment.
• Capacity to learn snow mobile operation and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Multi-tasking

Job description

The Snowmaker I is involved with making man-made snow for ski runs at an introductory level.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be available to work nights including weekends on a flexible basis.
• Works Mid-October to late December
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize tasks.

CONTACTS

• INTERNAL: Other Grooming/ Snowmaking staff
• EXTERNAL: Resort guests

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involved with the set up and tear down of snowmaking equipment.
• Responsible for the safe and proper operation of snowmaking equipment.
• Shoveling snow off of equipment regularly.
• Relay crucial information to shift supervisor.
• Ability to work in a high alpine environment.
• Capacity to learn snow mobile operation and procedures

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and cooperate with other departments as necessary in the completion of the above essential duties.
• Provide information and answer questions about the resort to resort guests.
• Any other duties that may contribute to the cleanliness, orderliness and overall efficiency of the entire operation and all of the tasks contained therein.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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