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