Sugarloaf Snowmaking Foreman and Summer Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise snowmaking crews during assigned shifts, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
• Cook up daily snowmaking tasks including gun setups, shutdowns, relocations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between on-hill snowmaking crews and the Snow Controller.
• Execute daily snowmaking plans in coordination with the Snowmaking Manager and Snow Controller.
• Train and mentor new snowmakers while reinforcing departmental standards and expectations.
• Maintain a watchful eye on equipment performance and field conditions; identify and communicate maintenance needs.
• Evaluate snow quality, production efficiency, and terrain coverage and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Cook up coordination with Grooming, Lift Operations, and other Mountain Operations departments.
• Supervise the safe operation of snowmobiles, snowcats, lifts, and other equipment.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of snowmaking experience required.
• Previous leadership, crew lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of snowmaking systems, equipment, and operations.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Knowledge of Sugarloaf's snowmaking system and trail network strongly preferred.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining system integrity and crew safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of duties throughout the year.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift, bend, kneel and carry a minimum of 50 pounds in order to complete tasks.