Snowmaking Staff I

Sundance Mountain Resort; Utah; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on dining and on-mt

Active Season Pass

Job summary

Sundance Mountain Resort is seeking Snowmaking Staff I to produce and secure a base layer of artificial snow across slopes and maintain snowmaking equipment. This role requires shift work seven days a week during the snow season and may include evenings and nights.

The position is hourly, nonexempt, with a November–January full-time window and February on-call. Candidates must be physically capable and mechanically inclined, with a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50–100 pounds as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be mechanically inclined.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weather conditions and adjust equipment to ensure optimal snow production and quality.
• Inspect, test, and care for snowmaking equipment nightly.
• Maintain hoses, cords, snow guns, pumps and related gear to minimize downtime for repairs.
• Control snowmaking operations safely and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate with grooming crew for snow gun placement.
• Coordinate with Terrain Park crew to ensure coverage in the terrain park.
• Safely operate snowmobile and other mountain vehicles.
• Prioritize safety in all snowmaking decisions.
• Adhere to no idling policy.

Skills

Mechanical inclined

Physically fit

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Job description

Job Title: SNOWMAKING STAFF I

Rate of Pay: $20.00/hr

Shift: Available 7 days per week, including both Evenings and night shifts (temporary)

Full Time: November - January. On-Call: February

(Shifts & Hours based on optimal snowmaking conditions)

FLSA Status: Hourly/Nonexempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for producing and securing a base of artificial snow on all slopes requiring snowmaking and providing maintenance on all snowmaking equipment while being a good steward of the mountain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor weather conditions and adjust equipment accordingly to insure optimal production and quality of snow.
• Inspect, test, and care for all snowmaking equipment on a nightly basis.
• Maintain all equipment involved in producing snow including; hoses, cords, snow guns, pumps, etc. to insure minimal loss of production due to need for repairs.
• Control snowmaking equipment while it is running to ensure safe, cost-effective, and quality production of snow.
• Coordinate with grooming crew to arrange for snow gun placement.
• Coordinate with Terrain Park crew to insure adequate coverage and assess needs in the terrain park.
• Safely operate a snowmobile and other mountain vehicles including rangers, trucks etc.
• Make safety the number one priority when making decisions.
• Comply with no idling policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be mechanically inclined.
• Valid Driver's License
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/ou move between 50 and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

BENEFITS:

• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
• Active Season Pass