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Experienced Snowmaking Maintenance

Vail Resorts · Vail, CO · Yesterday
Management$22.26–$27.83/hrFull-time

Job Summary

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Maintenance of snowmaking equipment and systems

  • Strive for quality, safety, and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our guests.
  • Maintain pump, compressor, and cooling tower equipment.
  • Support winter snowmaking team in varying degree of equipment maintenance tasks including ongoing training of snowmaking staff.

Job Specifications

  • Starting Wage: $22.26/hr - $27.83/hr
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
  • Shift Type: Full Time
  • hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all snowmaking policies, safety guidelines, and best practice procedures.
  • Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.
  • Understand and train to safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all snowmaking equipment.
  • Understand and train to all standards, enterprise best practices, and safety procedures as instructed and outlined in the operational manual.
  • Operate, inspect, and maintain snowmaking equipment.
  • Advanced knowledge of trade specific hand tools.
  • Advanced knowledge of storm water management.
  • Effective communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort.
  • Responsible for pump and compressor maintenance.
  • Responsible for utility locates.
  • Responsible for hydrant repair and replacement.
  • General housekeeping of snowmaking facilities.
  • Inventory, stock, and order snowmaking maintenance components.
  • Audit and manage maintenance documentation.
  • Oversee all maintenance staff in the absence of Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
  • Assist with general snowmaking responsibilities when necessary.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
  • 3-5 years prior snowmaking experience required
  • Valid Driver’s License without restrictions is required
  • MS Office preferred
  • Must be able to read, write and understand English
  • Advanced knowledge of snowmaking equipment maintenance and operations

Employee Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Pay Range

The expected pay range is $22.26/hr - $27.83/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent
  • 3-5 years prior snowmaking experience required
  • Valid Driver’s License without restrictions is required
  • MS Office preferred
  • Must be able to read, write and understand English
  • Advanced knowledge of trade specific hand tools
  • Advanced knowledge of storm water management
  • Effective communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort
  • Responsible for pump and compressor maintenance
  • Responsible for utility locates
  • Responsible for hydrant repair and replacement
  • General housekeeping of snowmaking facilities
  • Inventory, stock, and order snowmaking maintenance components
  • Audit and manage maintenance documentation
  • Oversee all maintenance staff in the absence of Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager
  • Assist with general snowmaking responsibilities when necessary

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