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Massanutten Resort

Snowmaker

Mcgaheysville, VA

Daily tasks include maintaining snowmaking equipment and ski trails to provide an excellent snow surface for skiing, riding and tubing. This position focuses on working outside for extended periods ...

Sun Valley Resort

Snowmaker (Year-Round)

Sun Valley, ID · On-site

This position plays a critical role in both winter snowmaking operations and summer system maintenance, contributing to safe, reliable mountain operations year-round. Snowmakers work closely with the ...

Sun Valley

Snowmaker (Year-Round)

Sun Valley, ID · On-site

This position plays a critical role in both winter snowmaking operations and summer system maintenance, contributing to safe, reliable mountain operations year-round. Snowmakers work closely with the ...

Mountain Capital Partners

Mountain Manager

Crescent, OR · On-site

Manage daily mountain operations, including lifts, grooming, and snowmaking * Lead, train, and grow a skilled mountain operations team * Play a key role in the implementation and operation of the new ...

Marquette Mountain

Snow Surfaces Manager

Marquette, MI · On-site

$24/hr

Perform complete snowmaking season as needed and groom trails with the objective of proving an enjoyable skiing surface for guests following the snowmaking plan * Hire, train, schedule, and manage ...

Massanutten

Snowmaker

VA · On-site

Daily tasks include maintaining snowmaking equipment and ski trails to provide an excellent snow surface for skiing, riding and tubing. This position focuses on working outside for extended periods ...

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Snowmaker

Massanutten Resort

Mcgaheysville, VA

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Snowmaker

Massanutten Resort

Job Summary

The Snowmaker position serves as a team member for snow production within the ski area. Daily tasks include maintaining snowmaking equipment and ski trails to provide an excellent snow surface for skiing, riding and tubing. This position focuses on working outside for extended periods in inclement weather conditions while maintaining attention to detail.

Required

Must be at least 18

Good communication skills

Safety-conscious decision-maker

Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on sloped terrain

Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions

Preferred

Heavy equipment operation experience

Plumbing experience

Electrical experience

General mechanical aptitude

Typical Schedule

Days:

Spring, summer, and fall work schedule is Monday-Thursday. Winter, based on the weather and opportunity to make snow, weekends and holidays as needed

Hours:

7am-5pm. Winter, varies, including evenings and overnights

Core Responsibilities

  • Assist with snowmaking equipment repair
  • Install and retrofit new and existing snowmaking equipment
  • Monitor manual and automated snowmaking equipment to maximize efficiency
  • Other duties as assigned by management

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