Snowmaker I

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Snoqualmie, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit at Snoqualmie seeks a Snowmaker I to join our outdoor, physically demanding team. You will help launch the ski season and maintain snow base under supervision, learning safe snowmaking equipment operation while working with seasoned crewmembers.

This entry level role is ideal for those who love outdoor work, value teamwork, and thrive in cold mountain environments. You must be 18+, hold a valid driver’s license, and be flexible to day/night shifts, weekends and holidays; wage starts

Qualifications

• No prior snowmaking experience required; willingness to learn.
• Able to work day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Physically capable of negotiating mountainous terrain and equipment.
• Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use inspections of hydrants and identify failure vectors.
• Operate snow guns and associated hardware per procedures.
• Handle hydraulic hose bundles and ensure safe connections.
• Follow radio protocol and communicate gun state changes.
• Operate snowmobiles and ATVs on steep terrain; assist with lifts.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Safety oriented

Driver's license

Team player

Punctual

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

As a Summit at Snoqualmie Snowmaker I, you play a vital role in launching our ski and tubing season as early as possible and helping maintain the snow base that makes skiing and riding possible throughout the season. This entry-level, hands-on, and physically demanding position is perfect for individuals who love working outdoors, are team-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in cold and rugged mountain environments. Snowmaker I's learn the fundamentals of safe snowmaking equipment operation under the guidance of more experienced crew members.

Come work and play at Seattle’s home mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hourWest ofSeattlevia Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass, The Summit includes four unique mountain areas, a snow tubing park, Nordic center, SnowSportsSchool, and 10+ food and beverage establishments.

Responsibilities

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Excellence in Execution

• Perform pre-use visual and auditory inspection of hydrants and identify failure vectors
• Operate traditional water hydrants, including open/close procedures and over-pressure/hose-burst awareness
• Hook up, start up, and shut down snow guns (SMI PoleCat/Denali/Boyne Low E tower guns), including valve manifold checks
• Connect and manage hydraulic hose bundles from hydrant to tower manifold, preventing kinks and burst hazards
• Learn and follow radio protocol, including channel use, 10-codes, and calling in all gun state changes
• Operate snowmobiles and ATVs/UTVs safely on steep, variable mountain terrain following certification standards
• Safely board and unload chairlifts with tools; maintain snowcat boarding safety and blind-spot awareness

Attitude is Everything

• Safely navigate mountain terrain, including tree-line travel, basic step-cutting, and avoiding boot holes in ski terrain
• Perform additional duties/support when necessary, adapting willingly to shifting crew needs

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Required

• Willingness to learn is essential; no prior snowmaking experience required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Must be physically capable of negotiating all types of mountainous terrain while attending to snowmaking equipment
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Punctual, positive, and adaptable; works safely and willingly in all types of weather without complaint
• Ability to work independently once trained, while knowing personal limits and asking for help when uncertain
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
• Safety oriented mindset
• Strong self-motivated

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Related technical or outdoor experience

Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience.

Wage and Benefit Info

The wage for this positions is: from $26.00/hr

This is a non-benefited role.

• All individuals may contribute to the 401(k). An employee must work 1,000 hours in a calendar year to qualify for the discretionary match (there is a 2 year vesting cliff).
• All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.

It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers. Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.