Snowmaker
About The Position
The Snowmaker is primarily responsible for turning on and off on-hill snowmaking equipment and monitoring snow quality and coverage throughout shifts. The role includes daily pre- and post-operational setup and procedures for snowmaking infrastructure at Mountain Creek, a four-season resort in Vernon, New Jersey. The position reports to the Snowmaking Manager. Snowmakers help provide a premium product for resort guests while following company safety procedures and creating a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Work includes operating, servicing, repairing, and maintaining snowmaking equipment and infrastructure, as well as carrying out other resort or department duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Able to perform manual labor tasks, including shoveling snow, chipping ice, carrying hoses, moving snow guns, and hiking trails.
- Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Turn on and off on-hill snowmaking equipment and monitor snow quality and coverage.
- Complete daily pre- and post-operational setup and procedures for snowmaking infrastructure.
- Identify hose and snow gun problems; set up and break down trails for snowmaking needs.
- Safely operate snowmobiles, ATVs, and trucks on designated trails in accordance with company vehicle policies.
- Understand snowmaking infrastructure, water and air flow directions, and water recapturing.
- Use radios for communication and follow company protocol and radio etiquette.
- Turn snow guns on and off, and flush and blow out guns and hoses.
- Operate primary and satellite valving in pump houses to transfer air and water.
- Service, repair, and maintain snow guns, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Work cooperatively with peers, departments, interdepartmental contacts, and vendors.
- Follow documentation and safety protocols, including use of required PPE.
- Operate and start pumps and compressors.
- Use hand tools and small power equipment.
- Perform other resort or department duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
