Snowmaker II — Independent Mountain Operations Pro

Boyne Resorts; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

The Summit at Snoqualmie, operated by Boyne Resorts, seeks an experienced Snowmaker II to build on Snowmaker I fundamentals and operate a wider range of snowmaking equipment with greater independence. This physically demanding role requires strong troubleshooting and the ability to work on mountainous terrain in all weather.

Located at Snoqualmie Pass, WA, the resort offers four mountain areas, a snow tubing park, Nordic center, SnowSports School, and 10+ food and beverage outlets.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of snowmaking or mountain operations experience
• Experience troubleshooting equipment issues and assessing snow quality
• Flexible schedule including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Physically capable of negotiating mountainous terrain
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain safety
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience with SMI equipment or similar systems

Responsibilities

• Assess wind direction variability and plan gun runs to prevent ice buildup
• Work independently on full gun runs, managing time and terrain decisions
• Operate SMI Automated Valve Manifolds and hydrant actuators, including stage selection and installation
• Operate HTM H-Series hydrants with internal drain and drain valve procedures
• Configure nozzle settings and inspect spray manifolds; check nucleators
• Assess snow quality and differentiate output types from optimal snow production
• Troubleshoot common gun issues (frozen nozzles, clogged orifices, low pressure)
• Communicate gun-state changes via radio
• Operate Snowmobiles/ATVs/UTVs safely on mountain terrain
• Follow safety protocols and assist as needed

Skills

Snowmaking

Mountain operations

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMI Automated Valve Manifolds

HTM H-Series hydrants

Job description

The Summit at Snoqualmie, operated by Boyne Resorts, seeks an experienced Snowmaker II to build on Snowmaker I fundamentals and operate a wider range of snowmaking equipment with greater independence. This physically demanding role requires strong troubleshooting and the ability to work on mountainous terrain in all weather.

Located at Snoqualmie Pass, WA, the resort offers four mountain areas, a snow tubing park, Nordic center, SnowSports School, and 10+ food and beverage outlets.