Lead Snowmaking Maintenance

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more. Apply today!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Lead Snow making Maintenance
Job Code Function:
Snow making Maintenance
Company:
Mount Snow

Location:

West Dover, VT, US
Shift Type:
Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family and free ski lessons
• More employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Maintenance of snow making equipment and systems, while striving for quality, safety, and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our guests. Maintain pump, compressor, and cooling tower equipment. Support winter snow making team in varying degrees of equipment maintenance tasks including ongoing training of snow making staff.

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type:
  Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

• Adhere to all snow making policies, safety guidelines, and best practice procedures at all times.
• Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.
• Understand and train for safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all snow making equipment.
• Understand and train to all standards, enterprise best practices, and safety procedures as instructed and outlined in the operational manual.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain snow making equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of trade‑specific hand tools.
• Advanced knowledge of stormwater management.
• Effective communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort.
• Responsible for pump and compressor maintenance.
• Responsible for utility locates.
• Responsible for hydrant repair and replacement.
• General housekeeping of snow making facilities.
• Inventory, stock, and order snow making maintenance components.
• Audit and manage maintenance documentation.
• Oversee all maintenance staff in the absence of the Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Assist with general snow making responsibilities when necessary.

• High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent
• 3-5 years prior snow making experience required
• Valid Driver’s License without restrictions is required
• MS Office preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessary
• Advanced understanding of snow making equipment maintenance and operations

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition
Reference Date: 07/14/2026
Job Code Function:
Snow making Maintenance