Snowmaking Technician

About the role

Snowmakers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating snowmaking equipment. Snowmakers must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions. Snowmaking is a physically demanding job. Snow is expected to be made whenever temperatures allow, many snowmaking shifts will occur overnight. Full-time seasonal positions available.

Responsibilities

• Pre-season preparation (brush cutting, snow gun and pipeline installation and snow gun setup)
• Safe and efficient operation of snowmaking equipment to produce the quality snow that Stratton guests expect
• Complete maintenance on snowmaking equipment
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Work with minimal supervision
• Assist other departments and fill in as needed
• Follow all company safety policies
• Additional duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work in all winter conditions, including snow, rain, wind, ice
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include 12 hour &/or overnight shifts

Qualifications

• Previous snowmaking experience, preferred
• Previous experience operating snowmobiles, preferred

Benefits

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Pay

The starting wage for this position is $23.00/hr, higher wages based on experience.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule, which may include 12 hour &/or overnight shifts
• Evenings, weekends and holidays may be required
• Ongoing recruitment through December

This position may be required to work in physically demanding conditions with exposure to all winter weather elements.