Snowmaker

Berkshire East Ski Resort•Charlemont, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants, and pumps to create manufactured snow from pressurized water sources. Night-time Snowmakers with experience are preferred. Produce quality snow through the use of both air/water and fan equipment. Relocate snow guns and hoses as needed to various areas around the mountain. Adjust snow guns to maintain snowmaking efficiency; keep hoses on top of the snow. Perform upkeep and repair of snow guns, pumps, snow machines and ATVs. Remove snow around snowmaking equipment and other areas at the resort. Assist installing snowmaking pipelines, hydrants, towers, and snow-guns. Work safely near heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressure systems. Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for snowmaking conditions. Keep the workshop a clean and functional working environment. Organize and maintain shop tools, and keep shop equipment in good repair. Report and record any service work needed or performed on equipment. Drive ATVs or snowmobiles on the ski hill as necessary, following proper driving protocols. Drive snow machines to move snow guns with owner or manager approval. Perform other tasks for Maintenance or Lift Operations, or as assigned by a manager.

Requirements

On-site training for snowmaking operations provided. Must be eager to learn and willing to follow instructions.
Able to work independently with little to no supervision.
Willing and able to follow company procedures for risk mitigation in the workplace.
Able to communicate clearly in-person and using 2-way radios.
Has reliable transportation, and can work nights.
Must be at least age 18.
Must have a valid driver's license to operate ATVs, snowmobiles, or other vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Night-time Snowmakers with experience are preferred.
Prior mechanical/technological experience preferred.
Snow machines operators require prior training & expert level experience.

Responsibilities

Produce quality snow through the use of both air/water and fan equipment.
Relocate snow guns and hoses as needed to various areas around the mountain.
Adjust snow guns to maintain snowmaking efficiency; keep hoses on top of the snow.
Perform upkeep and repair of snow guns, pumps, snow machines and ATVs.
Remove snow around snowmaking equipment and other areas at the resort.
Assist installing snowmaking pipelines, hydrants, towers, and snow-guns.
Work safely near heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressure systems.
Keep the workshop a clean and functional working environment.
Organize and maintain shop tools, and keep shop equipment in good repair.
Report and record any service work needed or performed on equipment.
Drive ATVs or snowmobiles on the ski hill as necessary, following proper driving protocols.
Drive snow machines to move snow guns with owner or manager approval.
Perform other tasks for Maintenance or Lift Operations, or as assigned by a manager.