Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.  

 

As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you. 

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee Benefits

•    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

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary: 

Maintenance of snowmaking 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 snowmaking team in varying degree of equipment maintenance tasks including ongoing training of snowmaking staff. 

 

Job Specifications:  

Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.26 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced 

 

Job Responsibilities:  

Adhere to all snowmaking policies, safety guidelines, and best practice procedures. 

Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures. 

Understand and train to safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all snowmaking 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 snowmaking equipment. 

Advanced knowledge of trade specific hand tools. 

Advanced knowledge of storm water 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 snowmaking facilities. 

Inventory, stock, and order snowmaking maintenance components. 

Audit and manage maintenance documentation. 

Oversee all maintenance staff in the absence of Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. 

Assist with general snowmaking responsibilities when necessary. 

  

Job Requirements:  

High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent 

3-5 years prior snowmaking 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 snowmaking equipment maintenance and operations 

 

The expected pay range is $21.00 - $23.26. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

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 ID  503036
Reference Date: 07/16/2024 
Job Code Function: Snowmaking