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Specialist Snowmaker

Specialist Snowmaker

Vail ResortsTruckee, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

  • Ski / Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary :

The Specialist Snowmaking - Controller is an office based position that will require light physical duty. It is a data management / logistics based position and will require excellent communication, organizational, documentation and reporting skills. You will support the outside snowmaking operations by controlling several machine rooms from a computer console with several different software programs.

Job Specifications :

  • Starting Wage :  $22.00 / hr - $26.03 / hr
  • Employment Type :  Winter Seasonal 2025 / 2026
  • Shift Type :  Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age : At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability : Yes
  • Job Responsibilities :

  • Adhere to all snowmaking policies, safety guidelines and best practice procedures at all times.
  • Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.
  • Understand safe and efficient operation of all snowmaking equipment.
  • Understand all standards, enterprise best practices, and safety procedures as instructed and outlined in the operational manual.
  • Operate, inspect, and maintain electronic snowmaking monitoring systems and equipment.
  • Effective, regular, and continuous communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort.
  • Proper reporting and careful monitoring of snowmaking production and material resource consumption. (i.e. water, electricity, etc.)
  • Assist with standard snowmaking duties and maintenance of equipment and systems.
  • Work closely with other Mountain Operations departments : Grooming, Race, Ski Patrol, Lift Maintenance, Fleet maintenance, Lift Operations
  • Fan gun maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Job Requirements :

  • Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Grooming experience - preferred
  • Must possess valid Driver’s license and acceptable MVR (driving record)
  • Must speak, read and write fluent English
  • Ability to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessary
  • The expected pay range is $22.00 / hr - $26.03 / hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

    In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and / or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

    We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child / minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

    Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

    Requisition ID  510060

    Reference Date :  07 / 17 / 2025

    Job Code Function :  Snowmaking

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