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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.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll 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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job 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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
Production of machine-made snow, while striving for quality, safety, and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our guests. Work with Manager to establish operational plans, monitor, and maintain snowmaking system, and supervise snowmaking staff. Oversee the daily operation of all snowmaking systems and personnel.
Job Specifications:
- Outlet: Heavenly
- Shift & Schedule Availability: Year Round / Full Time
- The budgeted range starts at $25/hr - $29.55/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all snowmaking policies, safety guidelines and best practice procedures at all times.
- Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.
- Responsible for documented training on safe and efficient operation of all snowmaking equipment.
- Responsible for documented training of all standards, enterprise best practices, and safety procedures as instructed and outlined in the operational manual.
- Operate, inspect, and maintain snowmaking system alongside Manager.
- Intimate knowledge of system controller responsibilities.
- Effective communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort.
- Ensure all administrative duties including timekeeping, shift reporting, maintenance requests, training, and other record-keeping is accurate and contemporaneous.
- Advanced level snowmobile operations.
- Fan gun maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Maintain contemporaneous shift logs.
- Ensure regular delivery safety meetings and inspections.
- Run entirety of snowmaking operation in absence of Manager.
- Implement initiatives with Manager to improve guest service, safety, and other resort and enterprise-based imperatives.
- Assist with installation and maintenance of all snowmaking equipment and systems.
- Assist with capital and operational planning.
Job Requirements:
Required:
- High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License without restrictions is required
- Must be able to read, write and understand English
- Ability to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessary
Preferred
- Complex understanding of mechanical equipment and snowmaking operations
- 5 years prior snowmaking experience
- Supervisory Experience: 2 years prior supervisory experience
- MS Office competency
The expected pay range is $25/hr - $29.55/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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 508263
Reference Date: 05/08/2025
Job Code Function: Snowmaking
