Snowmaker

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Ski Ops On Site Bellaire, MI, US

Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests with a unique “Up North” experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and the surrounding environment allow us to grow our business.

As a
Snowmaker at Schuss Mountain
, you will play an important role in creating and maintaining quality snow conditions throughout the winter season.

Your primary responsibility will be to operate, monitor, and maintain snow making equipment to support adequate snow coverage across designated ski areas. This position requires strong attention to safety, weather conditions, equipment performance, and changing operational needs.

You will work closely with Mountain Operations, Grooming, Ski Patrol, and Maintenance to support safe and efficient snow production. Because snow making often depends on weather and temperature conditions, this position may require overnight, early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in cold and changing winter weather conditions.

Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machinery or equipment.

Ability to follow established safety procedures and operating instructions.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on snow making conditions.

Previous experience in snow making, ski resort operations, maintenance, agriculture, construction, or a related field.

Knowledge of snow making equipment and techniques.

Experience working with pumps, hoses, compressed air, water systems, or similar equipment.

First Aid and CPR certification.

Operate snow making equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.

Set up, monitor, adjust, and shut down snow guns and related equipment as directed.

Monitor temperature, humidity, wind, and other weather conditions that may affect snow production.

Adjust snow making operations as needed to support snow quality and coverage.

Inspect hoses, hydrants, snow guns, valves, and other equipment for proper operation.

Identify and report equipment malfunctions, leaks, damage, or other operational concerns.

Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting within the scope of training.

Assist with moving, positioning, and connecting snow making equipment as operational needs change.

Coordinate with Grooming, Ski Patrol, Maintenance, and other Mountain Operations personnel.

Maintain awareness of terrain, equipment, vehicles, and other employees while working on the mountain.

Follow all lockout/tagout, equipment, and departmental safety procedures as applicable.

Maintain accurate communication with supervisors regarding snow making progress, conditions, and equipment status.

Help maintain snow making work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Perform other Mountain Operations duties as assigned.

Demonstrates the ability to understand basic mechanical systems and safely operate snow making equipment.

Maintains constant awareness of weather, terrain, pressurized equipment, moving machinery, and changing mountain conditions.

Ability to monitor equipment performance and environmental conditions and recognize when adjustments…