What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snowmaker (Year-Round) position at Sun Valley Resort?
The Sun Valley Snowmaking Team is looking for a full-time year-round snowmaker to join us and help be a part of our success and share in the fun, comradery, and mountain spirit that embodies mountain and snowmaking employees. The maintenance program includes plenty of hiking, troubleshooting communication networks, hydrant and gun maintenance, pipe repair, new construction, motor and pump maintenance, and occasionally some other tasks helping out other departments, to name just a little of what we do. The winter operating season involves making snow, monitoring system operations, managing and training seasonal employees, and some maintenance items.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Snowmaking is a team sport, so employees should thrive in a team environment and possess leadership qualities
- Make snow and maintain equipment to ensure snow quality always remains on point
- Adhere to all mountain and snowmaking safety protocols
- Work in unison with all mountain departments to ensure all departments achieve their goals and successes
Qualifications:
- Ability to follow daily operational plans
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A current U.S. driver's license is required
- Basic written and oral communication skills
- Be able to operate snowmobiles, pickup trucks and other utility vehicles
- Be able to lift 50 pounds
- Basic mechanical skills and experience using hand tools, power tools and PPE
- Ability to hike up and downhill in all weather conditions
- Possess a keen detail to health and safety
- Be comfortable at heights, in tight spaces and be able to climb and crouch
