Snowmaker III
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
As a Summit at Snoqualmie Snowmaker III, you are a proficient snowmaker who operates the full range of snow making equipment, including: all fan guns, AWS units, manages valve houses and system troubleshooting, and helps train Snowmaker I and II staff. This hands‑on and physically demanding position requires strong mechanical and electrical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently on mountainous terrain in all types of weather.
Come work and play at Seattle’s home mountain, The Summit ated an hour
West of Seattle via Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass,The Summit includes four unique mountain areas, a snow tubing park, Nordic center,Snow Sports School , and 10+ food and beverage establishments.
Job duties may include, but are not limited to:
Long Term Thinking- Optimize nozzle flow rates on spray manifolds for wet bulb temperature; adjust nucleator output for snow quality
- Provide standard maintenance and repair work on snow guns when they occur; and record work orders fully and accurately.
- Operate SMI Super Pole Cat fan guns in manual and automatic (SmartSnow7) mode, including oscillation, head jack, and HMI operation
- Follow SMI fan gun 480V safety protocols, including electrical pedestal disconnect switch procedures and power cord handling
- Position SMI towers, including 360 oscillation lock/unlock, work basket pivot, and head angle adjustment for coverage maximization
- Troubleshoot SMI systems, including gun component icing, component power loss issues, vault and actuator issues, basic snowmobile issues.
- Interpret Smart
Snow7 HMI displays, adjust flow presets, and communicate system alerts to the Control Room
- Identify and flag hazardous hydrant conditions and communicate defects via proper radio protocol
- Proactively identify and resolve issues, bringing solutions rather than waiting to be managed
- Perform additional duties/support when necessary
- Orient and assist Snowmaker I staff with safe hookup, hydrant operation, and gun startups
What we are looking for:
Required- 3–6 years of snow making experience
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues
- Excellent communication skills for developing personnel and coordinating with operations teams
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related technical experience in mechanical or electrical trades
Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience.
Wage and Benefit Info:
The wage range for this positions is: from $/hr DOE
This is a non-benefited role.
All individuals may contribute to the 401(k). An employee must work 1,000 hours in a calendar year to qualify for the discretionary match (there is a 2 year vesting cliff).
All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.
It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non‑merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers.
Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.
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