Snowmaking Supervisor

Alterra; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing + riding privileges

Health care options

Discounts on outdoor gear

401(k) plan with company match

Free & discounted lift tickets

Discount at Food & Beverage locations

Discount at retail stores

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a Seasonal Snowmaker Supervisor to help lead a team in snowmaking operations and safety compliance. You will oversee training, perform hourly measurements, operate gear, and ensure high-quality snow production while maintaining logs and reports for management.

This role requires winter conditions tolerance and a valid driver’s license. Base hourly pay ranges from $22.96 to $32.14, with benefits including ski passes, healthcare options, gear discounts, a 401(k) plan,

Qualifications

• Experience with Palisades Tahoe snowmaking system.
• 2+ years as a Snowmaker.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate snowmaking equipment and snowmobiles safely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 1-25 employees, training, assigning and directing work.
• Enforce safety standards per policies.
• Take hourly readings and record snowmaking data.
• Train and develop entry/intermediate staff.
• Operate and maintain snowmaking facility and related areas.
• Attend trainings and management events.
• Set up, tear down, and maintain snowmaking system on hill.
• Produce snow meeting quality standards.
• Travel on snow to inspect systems and perform minor repairs.
• Monitor snow quality and adjust equipment as needed.
• Submit Daily Snowmaking Report on time.
• Maintain Daily Snowmaking Logs.
• Document procedures and comply with laws and policies.
• Record significant events and machine performance.
• Assist in immediate repairs of operational problems.
• Suggest adjustments to improve snow quality and efficiency.
• Perform all duties of snowmakers.
• Operate snowmaking equipment and snowmobiles per Palisades Tahoe safety policy.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Oral & written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Seasonal

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: Assists with supervising and directing activities of snowmakers in accordance with company policies and procedures. Performs all functions of snowmakers.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $22.96 - $32.14

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!

• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees

• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.

• 401(k) plan with generous company match

• Free and discounted lift tickets

• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine

• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following: other duties may be assigned:

• Supervise a team of 1-25 employees. Assist in supervisory responsibilities such as training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and correcting employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Enforce safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Take accurate readings and record data related to snowmaking on an hourly basis during snowmaking operations

• Assists in training and development of entry and intermediate level staff

• Operate and maintain snowmaking facility, ponds, pump houses, compressor rooms, locker rooms, facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Perform general cleaning and housekeeping tasks.

• Attend training events/opportunities as requested by management.

• Set up, tear down, and maintain snowmaking system: gun and hoses set up, machine check out, on hill shoveling.

• Manufacture snow which meets or exceeds established quality standards.

• Travel over the snow on steep terrain by foot or via snowmobile in order to check on system operation and to perform adjustments and minor repairs.

• Monitor quality of snow produced; adjust snowmaking equipment as necessary.

• Responsible for submitting Daily Snowmaking Report on time.

• Maintains Daily Snowmaking Logs.

• Completes all required documentation; comply with all applicable laws & policies.

• Accurate record keeping regarding significant events and machine performance.

• Help facilitate repairs of operational problems immediately.

• Recommends adjustments to improve snowquality and efficiency.

• Perform all the job responsibilities and duties of snowmakers.

• Must be able to operate snowmaking equipment and snowmobiles in compliance with the Palisades Tahoe safety policy.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required:

• Strong mechanical skills.

• Effective communication skills, oral & written.

• Successful interpersonal skills Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with others.

• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Access).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, smell, and ski. Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling. Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases.

Equipment Used in Job: Snow guns, hoses, hydrants, hand tools, propane torches, snowmobiles, skis/snowboard.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Experience/familiarity with Palisades Tahoe snowmaking system.

• 2 or more years of experience as a Snowmaker.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid driver’s license.

Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.