Seasonal Snowmaker
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Description
About Us:Discover the allure of the Northwoods at Marquette Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in our passion for
providing an exceptional experience, where every detail is carefully considered. Our resort offers year-round
adventure and stunning natural beauty across all four seasons. Whether you seek the thrill of the slopes or the
tranquility of the trails, you'll be captivated by the spectacular views of Lake Superior. After a day of exploration,
unwind and create cherished memories by the fire with your loved ones. Conveniently located just minutes from
downtown Marquette, Michigan, our resort is your gateway to an unforgettable getaway.
Status:
Full Time
This is a seasonal position October 14, 2026 - April 14, 2027
Job PurposeAs a Snowmaker you will brave the elements, be prepared for long hours and potentially work overnight to lay the
groundwork for the ski season creating an exceptional experience for our guests. As part of the MMR
snow making team, you will help create the first snow of the season.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Honor Commitments:
- Operate all department vehicles in a safe manner according to department, resort, and company policies and procedures.
- Perform daily snow making equipment maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Create the best quality manufactured snow for our guests, ensuring a memorable skiing experience.
- Work closely with other departments including Grooming, Ski Patrol, and Lift Operations to coordinate efforts and enhance guest satisfaction.
- Learn all basic department, resort, and company policies and procedures to continuously improve job knowledge and performance.
- Be able to work under minimal supervision, demonstrating readiness to take on new challenges and learnnew skills.
- Brave the elements, be prepared for long hours, and potentially work overnight to lay the groundwork for the ski season, demonstrating a pioneering spirit and dedication to the job.
- Help create the first snow of the season, contributing to the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming ski season.
- Safely and efficiently operate snow making equipment, ensuring responsible use of resources.
- Document and report mechanical/safety issues, complete maintenance logs and checklists, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Perform any other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the snow making team and the resort.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the
position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed
above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:- Must have a valid drivers license
- Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
- Basic hand tool knowledge and skills
- Must be able to lift up to70lbs
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience and/or TrainingNo experience necessary
Licenses/CertificatesN/A
Technology/EquipmentSnowmaker
Physical and mental demandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance
- The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally required to taste or smell
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Snow removal equipment
- Snow making equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Harsh outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid…
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