Snowmaking

Chestnut Mountain Resort; Galena (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Mountain Resort in Illinois is seeking a Snowmaking technician. The role involves operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment, hoses, hydrants and related facilities under harsh winter conditions.

Strong mechanical skills and the ability to work outdoors overnight are essential. Skiing or snowboarding ability is preferred, and candidates should be 18+ with a HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ski area experience is helpful; mechanical/technological experience is helpful.
• Ability to ski or snowboard is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand mechanical operations, diesel engines, hydraulics and hydrostatic drives.
• Work graveyard shifts and late-night hours.
• Work early in the ski area before opening to the public.
• Work weekends and holidays in extreme cold and other weather conditions.
• Read, comprehend and write memorandums, correspondence and reports in English.
• Present information clearly to customers, clients and employees.
• Perform light maintenance or repairs on equipment.
• Monitor water resources and energy use at the resort.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Hydrostatic drives

Skiing or snowboarding

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Job description

Summary

Creates and maintains top quality snow surface of man made snow. Sets up and maintains snowmaking guns, hoses and hydrants. Monitors quality of snow and maintains all equipment and facilities. Must be able to communicate well. Must be able to work outdoors under harsh winter conditions. Must be able to operate snowmobiles in a safe manner. Must have mechanical skills. Operates snowmaking equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources for slope side use; conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking water pipes, fluid levels and volume, temperature controls, energy consumption, and diesel fuel systems; documents and report mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists; performs light maintenance or repairs on equipment; monitor water resources and reservoirs at resort and total energy use.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SNOWMAKING

Creates and maintains top quality snow surface of man made snow. Sets up and maintains snowmaking guns, hoses and hydrants. Monitors quality of snow and maintains all equipment and facilities. Must be able to communicate well. Must be able to work outdoors under harsh winter conditions. Must be able to operate snowmobiles in a safe manner. Must have mechanical skills. Operates snowmaking equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources for slope side use; conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking water pipes, fluid levels and volume, temperature controls, energy consumption, and diesel fuel systems; documents and report mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists; performs light maintenance or repairs on equipment; monitor water resources and reservoirs at resort and total energy use.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding of mechanical operations, diesel engines, hydraulics and hydrostatic drives is preferred;
• Knowledge of heating and cooling systems is helpful; must be able to work graveyard shifts and late-night hours;
• Must be able to work early in the ski area before resort has opened to the public;
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, work effectively at high elevations, and function effectively in extreme cold weather conditions and in other inclement weather conditions;
• Ability (in English) to read and comprehend and write memorandum, correspondence, and reports;
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees;
• Perform other physically demanding skills, including standing or sitting for long periods of time;
• Ability to ski or snowboard, or ride/operate a snowmobile, between on-mountain job assignments is preferred.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma, general education degree (GED) or its equivalency. Ski area experience is helpful; prior mechanical/ technological experience is helpful; ability to ski or snowboard is also preferred; familiarity with mechanical systems and/or water systems is helpful; knowledge of heating/ cooling systems is also preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Varies. On-site training for snowmaking operations both before and throughout employment is provided.

Salary: $17.00 per hour