Snowmaker

This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position creates man-made snow for the enhancement of the natural snow cover or to substitute for natural snow cover in cases of extreme drought. Also, the man-made snow allows for prolonged use in high-traffic areas.

Schedule:

The snowmakers’ work schedule is 4 nights on (12 hours per shift), and 3 nights off. This schedule allows for 96 hours per pay period (8 hours of overtime per pay period). This schedule is subject to changes in the weather and the needs of TSV.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Arrives to work on time, dressed, and ready to go to work.
• Ensure that snowguns are properly set and ready for start-up.
• Ensure that proper operating procedures and company policies are followed.
• Ensures that snowguns are operating correctly and producing quality snow and are checked in a timely manner.
• Shovels snow…Lots of snow.
• Make sure that hoses and guns are properly drained when shut down.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Skills:

• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations.
• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, and challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of the winter workplace and alpine environment
• Possess a work background that includes outdoor activities
• Possess a basic mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrates the ability to do heavy, physical labor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Work Environment:

Snowmakers work outdoors day or night. It may be dark, snowing, very cold (below 0 degrees), or windy. Snowmaking is a loud job with lots of big machines making lots of noise. Taos Ski Valley provides hearing protection and requires snowmakers to wear this at all times when around noisy equipment. Snowmakers work long shifts (12 hours) 4 plus days a week. Snow makers may get wet (very wet) in the scope of their job functions.

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during Holiday and Peak days. TSVI is located in a high-altitude alpine environment.  Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff.

Physical Demands of Position Include:

Lifting

Weight                                # per shift                                               

Up to 10 lbs.                           100                                 

Up to 25 lbs.                           100                     

Up to 50 lbs.                           100                           

> 50 lbs.                                                                

Snowmaking is physically demanding. Lifting and carrying weights up to 50 lbs is common. Snowmakers will call for assistance and assist others when lifting items over 50 lbs at all times.

Activities                            % of Time                                                

Standing                                 100                              

Walking                                  100                            

Sitting                                     100                            

Reaching                                100                                  

Climbing/balance                   100

Talk or Hear                           100

Taste or smell                         100

Outdoors                                100

On Snow                                100

Snow-making is physically demanding.  It is not uncommon for a snowmaker to spend a significant portion of their shift outside participating in all of these activities.

Background Check:

Positions dealing with children, of a safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

• Is a Background Check required for this position: No
• Is an MVR required for this position:  No

Salary : $29,600 - $37,500