Snowmaker I

Description

• A snowmaker 1 operates snowmaking equipment to produce high-quality machine-made snow,
• helping build and maintain skiable terrain throughout the season. This role is critical during early and late
• seasons when natural snow is limited. Snowmakers must be adaptable, safety-conscious, and ready to
• respond to rapidly changing weather and operational conditions. Hours fluctuate based on snow
• production demands and mountain needs, as this is a weather-dependent department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• ● Operate on-hill snowmaking equipment, snow guns, hydrants, on-board compressors, and
• high-voltage/high-pressure systems, following all required safety precautions
• ● Produce high-quality machine-made snow by applying proper techniques, including snow type
• selection, gun placement, and hose management
• ● Monitor and interpret wet-bulb temperatures and weather conditions to optimize snow production
• and quality
• ● Adjust and maintain proper air and water flow rates for maximum snowmaking efficiency.
• ● Assist supervisors with system start-up, shut-down, and equipment relocation as needed
• throughout the season
• ● Monitor and maintain gun run conditions, including managing ice buildup, clearing hoses, and
• applying proper padding
• ● Know the snowmaking system layout: pumphouse, hydrants, valves, gun locations, and general
• mountain terrain
• ● Inspect and wear all required PPE daily; follow all safety procedures and comply with Arizona
• Snowbowl's Lockout/Tagout program
• ● Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors; accurately report equipment issues,
• safety concerns, and production data
• ● Prevent damage to natural and resort features, including trees, lifts, buildings, and vehicles
• ● Arrive each shift dressed appropriately for cold weather with suitable waterproof footwear
• ● Follow all resort sustainability guidelines for responsible snowmaking operations. This is a
• weather-dependent position. Hours are not guaranteed and will fluctuate based on conditions and
• operational needs. A standard 40-hour workweek cannot be guaranteed.
• ● Record time in Paycom at the start and end of every shift, verify entries daily, and confirm your
• timecard at the close of each pay period
• ● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

• ● Must be at least 18 years of age
• ● Valid driver's license with a clean driving record if driving vehicles on the road
• ● High school diploma or equivalent
• ● Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts (nights, weekends, and holidays); longer or shorter shifts may
• be required.
• ● Ability to work in extreme and unpredictable weather conditions for extended periods.
• ● Physical strength and stamina to lift, pull, and move up to 80 lbs of equipment.
• ● Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• ● Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ● Prior outdoor or mountain operations experience
• ● Ability to ski or snowboard at high elevations in variable conditions
• ● Experience operating utility vehicles, ATVs, or UTVs
• ● Basic plumbing, electrical, or mechanical maintenance experience
• ● CPR/First Aid/WFR certification

Work Environment

Material and Equipment Directly Used

• ● Flashlights, radios, 1/2-ton pickup trucks, UTVs, tracked UTVs, snowmaking guns, snow hoses
• with couplers, wrenches, hammers, shovels, picks, digging bars, trailers, confined space rescue
• equipment, and other related industrial tools and supplies.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

• ● The majority of the workday is spent outdoors at night in a mountainous environment, with
• constantly changing weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, and wetness. 25% of the
• time is spent sitting (riding in a tracked or other style vehicle), 55% walking and hiking, and 20%
• standing. Must have the ability to hike for sustained periods of time at a high elevation and in
• inclement, unpredictable, and cold weather conditions at night.
• ● Frequently bending, kneeling, handling, reaching, grasping, and performing repetitive motions
• like climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, handling, operating controls, and feeling objects.
• ● Noise levels can reach 100 decibels (without hearing protection) for six hours of the workday.
• With hearing protection, noise levels reach approximately 71 decibels. Wearing ear protection is
• required when making snow on the hill.
• ● Frequently using far acuity and depth perception in an often limited field of vision.
• ● Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.