Snowmaking Technician (Winter 2025 / 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SNOWMAKING TECHNICIAN (Winter 2025 / 2026)

Reports To : Slope Maintenance Supervisor

Department : Slope Maintenance

Status : Full Time Seasonal (Winter 2025 / 2026)

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Snowmaking Technician is responsible for staging guns and hose as directed by Slope Maintenance Supervisor and subsequently checking and adjusting all running equipment continuously throughout shift. The snowmaking position requires strenuous physical work outdoors during overnight shifts in cold and sometime extreme weather conditions while working with fan guns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.
• Check and adjust fan guns to maintain snow quality regularly.
• Operate snowmobiles and UTV / ATV that may be towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.
• Hook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.
• Stage hose and guns utilizing snowmobile, UTV as necessary. Hiking through tree islands in wet, heavy, deep snow will be required.
• Move and fluff hose as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not buried or frozen during shift.
• Move, redirect, and maintain snow guns as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not frozen, buried or pointed in the wrong direction due to wind. Requires removing ice and snow using hand tools.
• Conduct system start-up and shut down following protocols and supervisor direction exactly every time.
• Communicate at the end of each shift to inform supervisor / director of progress during shift.
• Communicate any mechanical, hydraulic, or other issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Communicate any damage sustained to snowmobile, UTV / ATV, or other equipment during shift immediately to Director.
• Keep the Supervisor informed of all situations and status throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements :

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.