Snowmaking Supervisor: Lead Crew & System Ops

Palisades Tahoe; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing & riding privileges to 17+

Healthcare options (Seasonal & Year-R…

401(k) plan with company match

Free and discounted lift tickets

Discounts on gear and apparel

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a Snowmaker lead to supervise a team on the mountain and ensure high-quality snow production. You will enforce safety, train entry and intermediate staff, and maintain logs and daily reports.

Strong mechanical skills, communication, and problem-solving are required, along with 2+ years of snowmaking experience and a valid driver’s license. Join a seasonally dynamic operation with comprehensive lift, gear, and health benefits, plus exclusive resort perks and a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 snow quality 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.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Snowmaking experience (2+ years)

Tools

Palisades Tahoe snowmaking system

Snowmaking equipment operation

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Access)

Job description

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a Snowmaker lead to supervise a team on the mountain and ensure high-quality snow production. You will enforce safety, train entry and intermediate staff, and maintain logs and daily reports.

Strong mechanical skills, communication, and problem-solving are required, along with 2+ years of snowmaking experience and a valid driver’s license. Join a seasonally dynamic operation with comprehensive lift, gear, and health benefits, plus exclusive resort perks and a