Seasonal - Snowmaking Lead - MM

Seasonal - Snow making Lead - MM at Marquette Mountain Resort

The Snow making Lead assists with team oversight, safe and efficient operation of snow making equipment, training, and working closely with other departments including grooming, ski patrol, lift operations, and race director. This involves assisting the snow making manager with assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and is also responsible for the maintenance of snow making equipment in season.

This is a full-time seasonal position. Direct supervision is received from the Snow making Manager. As the snow making lead you will also be working with your team making snow.

This is a seasonal position Oct 17, 2025 - April 14, 2026.

• Actively monitor and support daily operations of the snow making team including performing duties of all snow making positions; acting as a working department lead; monitoring work in progress and checking completed work; skiing/riding to test product
• Ensure successful (safe and efficient) charging, operation, and shutdown of the snow making system
• Regularly monitor safety compliance with Company & MIOSHA standards
• Troubleshooting locate and diagnose problems within the snow making system
• Maintain a working knowledge of the snow making control software and be able to help others troubleshoot
• Communicate with colleagues to diagnose and repair as needed
• Assist other departments as requested during periods of high volume, to maximize guest experience
• Perform daily snow making equipment maintenance
• Create the best quality manufactured snow for our guests
• Operate all department vehicles in a safe manner according to department, resort, and company policies and procedures
• Document and report mechanical/safety issues, complete maintenance logs and checklists
• Work closely with other departments including Grooming, Ski Patrol, and Lift Operations
• Learn all basic department, resort, and company policies and procedures
• Be able to work under minimal supervision
• All other job duties as assigned.

• Ski/ride proficiency at an intermediate level or greater
• Base of knowledge and skills related to compressor/pump mechanics, electrical systems, instrumentation, welding
• Friendly, personable, and empathetic
• Passionate about winter sports, the outdoors or hospitality
• Desire to learn new skills and help others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to quickly prioritize tasks and adapt accordingly
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays

Education
:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and/Training
:
Minimum 1 year, preferred 2

Licenses/Certificates
: N/A

Technology/Equipment
:
Mobile and Tower Fan Guns, Control Software, Groomer, Pumps, Gages, Motors, Electrical Pedestals, Fuses, Hydrants, Valves, Electrical Disconnects

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance
• 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 70 pounds
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Snow removal equipment
• Snow making equipment
• Snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs

• Harsh outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibration

• Medical - PPO and HDHP options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement/Funeral

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives

Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.