Sundance Mountain Resort
Snowmaking Staff I
Job at a glance
- Pay
- $20
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Operations & Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- First found
- Oct 2, 2026, 1:51 PM ET
About the job
Job Title: SNOWMAKING STAFF I
Rate of Pay: $20.00/hr
Shift: Available 7 days per week, including both Evenings and night shifts (temporary)
Full Time: November - January. On-Call: February
(Shifts & Hours based on optimal snowmaking conditions)
FLSA Status: Hourly/Nonexempt
SUMMARY
Responsible for producing and securing a base of artificial snow on all slopes requiring snowmaking and providing maintenance on all snowmaking equipment while being a good steward of the mountain.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Monitor weather conditions and adjust equipment accordingly to insure optimal production and quality of snow.
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Inspect, test, and care for all snowmaking equipment on a nightly basis.
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Maintain all equipment involved in producing snow including; hoses, cords, snow guns, pumps, etc. to insure minimal loss of production due to need for repairs.
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Control snowmaking equipment while it is running to ensure safe, cost-effective, and quality production of snow.
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Coordinate with grooming crew to arrange for snow gun placement.
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Coordinate with Terrain Park crew to insure adequate coverage and assess needs in the terrain park.
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Safely operate a snowmobile and other mountain vehicles including rangers, trucks etc.
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Make safety the number one priority when making decisions.
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Comply with no idling policy.
QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be mechanically inclined.
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Valid Driver's License
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
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Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
BENEFITS:
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Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
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Active Season Pass