Lead Snowmaking - Kirkwood Mountain Resort - Winter Seasonal

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Job Summary: Lead Snowmakers  will assist in the production of machine made snow, while striving for quality, safety, and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our guests. This individual will assist in the production of a suitable snow surface by utilizing snow guns and snow transportation vehicles. Responsible for assisting the crew leader in preparation and operation of snowmaking systems. Will conduct visual inspections and routine maintenance of snow guns and hoses as well as set up and break down of the guns and hoses. Will operates trucks, snowcats and snowmobiles in a safe and efficient manner and will be required to work outside in all conditions. Must be able to work as a team member with the ability to follow direction and will be responsible for the safety of fellow employees, guests and for personal safety.  

Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Fluent in English
• Have a valid drivers license or able to obtain one
• Must be intermediate skier/snowboarder
• Be a team player

Preferred Skills:

• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
•  Prior snowmaking experience 3yr

Kirkwood is for those that embrace the big mountain lifestyle and are as passionate about skiing and riding as they are about creating amazing experiences for our guests. Magical, raw, expansive and remote…Kirkwood is the stuff of legend. We’re famous for legendary snowfall, challenging inbounds terrain, backcountry guided tours and premier avalanche education programs. Those that come here come for an adventure unique to Kirkwood! Join our close-knit team working at one of the most stunning alpine resorts in the country.

No transportation? Don't want to make the drive? No problem! We have an employee shuttle that runs EVERYDAY from South Lake Tahoe to Kirkwood, free of cost! We encourage all employees who don't want to make the commute themselves to jump on the shuttle, sit back and relax, on their way to work!
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If you would prefer to drive AND want to make some extra cash, you will definitely want to participate in our Employee Carpool Program! Make up to $25.00 a DAY just for driving your fellow employees to work!

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 142666