Position Purpose:

Follows snowmaking operations plan as set forth by the Snowmaking Supervisor. Coordinates operations with other Snowmakers.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older

• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions

• 5 years’ Ski area/industry experience

• Understanding of mechanical operations, diesel engines, hydraulics and hydrostatic drives, preferred

• Experience working with and around heavy equipment, preferred but not required

• Must be drug free (pre-employment and random drug testing) Required

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read and write English

• Must be punctual and reliable

• Must be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team

• Able to work with minimum supervision

  Responsibilities:

• Operates Snowmaking equipment as directed by the Snowmaking Operation Plan

• Becomes familiar with operating instructions of all Snowmaking equipment. This includes, but is not limited to compressors, pumps, snowmaking guns and snowmaking hoses.

• Acquires acute safety practices pertaining to the above mentioned and other related equipment.

• Operates snowmobiles as directed by the provided Winter4kids training.

• Operate Snowmaking equipment to produce a quality snow surface for guests

• Conduct regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking water pipes, fluid levels and volume, temperature controls, energy consumption, diesel fuel systems, bolts, belts, hoses, tensions, etc.

• Monitor water resources and reservoirs at resort and total energy usage

• Document and report mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists for various pieces of equipment

• Perform light maintenance or repairs on equipment

• Work closely with and assist other departments

• Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for optimum snowmaking weather

  Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Standing for long period of time, up to 90% or more of a normal 8-hour shift

• Must be capable of balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stopping, crawling, using equipment controls and push, lift or pull up to 75 lbs

• Ability to work effectively at high elevations, and function effectively in extreme cold weather conditions and in other inclement weather conditions

• Must be able to work graveyard shifts, late-night hours, weekends and holidays

• Specific vision abilities required for this job, include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Under plumes of snow guns, i.e., wet conditions.

• Lift heavy objects including snowmobiles.

• Skiing or walking with bamboo, signs, tools, hoses, etc.

  Materials Used:

• Snowmaking guns, including fan type and air water.

• Air compressors, water pumps, high pressure water and air hoses, propane torches.

• Snowmobiles and UTV

  Operations

• Must be able to work on your feet, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours at a time in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs. of material routinely unassisted and occasionally up to 100lbs.

• Must be able to reach in all directions, including overhead and flexible in range of motion.

• Must be able to perform functions required to operate all forms of routine office equipment, and communication systems.

  Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

  Company Mission

  Winter4Kids (http://www.winter4kids.org/)   exists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities.   Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching.   Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills.   Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.

  Organizational Mission

  At Winter4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

  Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.