Snowmaker II

Boyne Resorts; Snoqualmie (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyne Resorts is seeking a Summit at Snoqualmie Snowmaker II to advance from Snowmaker I, operating a broader range of snowmaking equipment with growing independence on challenging mountain terrain in varied weather.

The role requires hands-on technical ability, strong troubleshooting, and a safe, self-directed approach on mountains near Seattle. Wage info is provided below; join a team that values safety and peak snow quality.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of snowmaking or mountain operations experience.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment issues and assessing snow quality.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be physically capable of negotiating mountainous terrain.

Responsibilities

• Assess wind direction and plan gun runs to prevent ice buildup.
• Work independently on full gun runs and manage time and terrain decisions.
• Operate snowmaking hardware and adjust nozzle settings and hydrants.
• Troubleshoot common gun issues such as frozen nozzles or low pressure; monitor snow quality.
• Communicate gun-state changes via radio and operate snowmobiles on mountain terrain.

Skills

Snowmaking

Mountain operations

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMI Automated Valve Manifolds

HTM H-Series hydrants

Job description

Overview

As a Summit at Snoqualmie Snowmaker II, you build on Snowmaker I fundamentals to operate a wider range of snowmaking equipment with greater independence. This hands-on and physically demanding position is suited to snowmakers who are developing stronger technical proficiency, troubleshooting ability, and confidence working with less direct supervision on mountainous terrain in all types of weather.

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:

Long Term Thinking

• Assess variability in wind direction each night, planning gun runs proactively to prevent ice buildup on guns, chairs, trees, etc.
• Work independently on full gun runs, managing own time and terrain decisions

Excellence in Execution

• Operate SMI Automated Valve Manifolds and hydrant actuators, including stage selection and actuator clamp installation
• Operate HTM H-Series hydrants with internal drain, including drain valve procedures
• Configure nozzle settings, inspect spray manifolds, and check/adjust nucleators on tower guns
• Assess snow quality, distinguishing wet, dry, and low-quality output from optimal snow production
• Troubleshoot common gun issues, including frozen nozzles, clogged orifices, and low pressure
• Communicate accurate and timely gun-state changes via radio
• Operate Snowmobiles/ATVs/UTVs safely on steep, variable mountain terrain

Attitude is Everything

• Maintain a well shoveled working space, keeping vault lids clean and guns dug out
• Manage high-pressure air/water hazards, and recognize and respond to hose bursts
• Follow snowcat and snowmobile proximity protocols, including approach procedures and blind-spot awareness
• Perform additional duties/support when necessary

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Required

• 1–3 years of snowmaking or mountain operations experience
• Experience troubleshooting equipment issues and assessing snow quality
• 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
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety standards
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with SMI Automated Valve Manifolds, HTM H-Series hydrants, or similar automated snowmaking systems

Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience.

Wage and Benefit Info:

The wage range for this positions is: from $26.50-27.00/hr DOE

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.