Sugarloaf Snowmaker - Sugarloaf
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
About the Job
Sugarloaf is now hiring dedicated outdoor enthusiasts to make snow at our resort for the upcoming winter season. Snowmaking is a crucial role at Sugarloaf to maintain a high quality snow surface across our resort terrain. Snowmakers are hardworking, steady, physically fit, and detail driven individuals that work day or night shifts to ensure the best possible conditions for skiing and snowboarding in the East.
If you are as passionate about skiing/riding as we are, come join our team and help make our 2024-25 winter season the best one yet!
*our anticipated start date is November 1st but that is a bit weather dependent and subject to change in either direction
Responsibilities:- Operate snowmaking equipment on mountainous terrain in all types of weather including set up, start up, operation of, and shut down of snowmaking equipment, checking snow gun functioning capacity, and monitoring snow quality
- Inspect guns, hose, hydrants and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Monitor performance as needed to ensure proper air/water combination and quality snow
- Must be able to work flexible schedule including day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and be able to negotiate all types of terrain while maneuvering snowmaking equipment
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day and night shifts, weekends and holidays, and must be able to negotiate all types of terrain while maneuvering snowmaking equipment.
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
- All shifts available.
- Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to lift, bend, kneel and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. to complete tasks.
Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits include:
- Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding (at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Loon Mtn)
- Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
- Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
- Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
- Discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts
- Eligibility for end of season loyalty bonus
- Team members are also eligible to earn up to 40 hours of paid time off