Snowmaking Controller

Alterra Mountain Company; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pass & Discounts

IKON & resort passes

Medical & dental benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition discount

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company at Stratton is seeking a Snowmaking Controller to ensure on-hill snowmakers have the water, air and information needed to maximize production. This indoor, full‑time seasonal role supports the resort’s winter operations and guest experience.

Starting wage is $23.00 per hour. Recruitment for this role is ongoing through December, with weekend/holiday shifts and potential for additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• General mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Computer literate.
• Previous snowmaking knowledge/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manually and remotely control and monitor pumping and compressed air systems.
• Relay information to the on-hill staff.
• Log and track running equipment - ensure proper operation output.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the control room.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, report issues to management.
• Travel to remote pumping stations during your shift.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Snowmaking Controller works behind the scenes to ensure that the on-hill snowmakers have the information, air and water needed to maximize snowmaking production. This position spends most of their time working indoors. This is a full‑time seasonal role. The starting wage for this position is $23.00/hr.

Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manually and remotely control and monitor pumping and compressed air systems
• Relay information to the on-hill staff
• Log and track running equipment - ensure proper operation output
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the control room
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, report issues to management
• Travel to remote pumping stations during your shift
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Valid Driver's License required
• General mechanical skills and knowledge
• Computer literate
• Previous snowmaking knowledge/experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer