Snowmaking Technician - Night Ops Pro; Free Season Pass

Socket.dev; Granby (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Discounts on food & beverage

Health benefits

Employee housing

Paid time off

Job summary

Granby Ranch is seeking a Snowmaking Technician to manage staging guns and hoses, monitor running equipment, and perform overnight tasks in a high alpine winter environment.

The role requires strenuous outdoor work at night, operating fan guns, and maintaining snow quality while following safety protocols and shift handoffs with the Slope Maintenance Supervisor. Housing may be available for winter seasonal staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience operating snowmobile, ATV, UTV in work setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.
• Check and adjust fan guns to maintain snow quality regularly.
• Operate snowmobiles and UTV/ATV that may be towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.
• Hook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.
• Stage hose and guns utilizing snowmobile, UTV as necessary.
• Move and fluff hose as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not buried or frozen during shift.
• Move, redirect, and maintain snow guns as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not frozen, buried or pointed in the wrong direction due to wind.
• Conduct system start-up and shut down following protocols and supervisor direction exactly every time.
• Communicate at the end of each shift to inform supervisor/director of progress during shift.
• Communicate any mechanical, hydraulic, or other issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Communicate any damage sustained to snowmobile, UTV/ATV, or other equipment during shift immediately to Director.
• Keep the Supervisor informed of all situations and status throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Alertness

Sound judgement

Communication

Active listening

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license preferred

Tools

Snowmobile

ATV/UTV

Job description

Granby Ranch is seeking a Snowmaking Technician to manage staging guns and hoses, monitor running equipment, and perform overnight tasks in a high alpine winter environment.

The role requires strenuous outdoor work at night, operating fan guns, and maintaining snow quality while following safety protocols and shift handoffs with the Slope Maintenance Supervisor. Housing may be available for winter seasonal staff.