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Vail Resorts lists this Snowmaking Controller opportunity in breckenridge, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Snowmaking ControllerCome 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 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.Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).Employee BenefitsSki/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional developmentReferral ProgramJob Summary: The Specialist Snowmaking - Controller is an office based position that will require light physical duty. It is a data management/logistics based position and will require excellent communication, organizational, documentation and reporting skills. You will support the outside snowmaking operations by controlling several machine rooms from a computer console with several different software programs.Job SpecificationsStarting Wage: $24.64/hr. - $35.20/hr.Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours availableMinimum Age: At least 18 years of ageHousing Availability: YesJob ResponsibilitiesAdhere to all snowmaking policies, safety guidelines and best practice procedures at all times.Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.Understand safe and efficient operation of all snowmaking equipment.Understand all standards, enterprise best practices, and safety procedures as instructed and outlined in the operational manual.Operate, inspect, and maintain electronic snowmaking monitoring systems and equipment.Effective, regular, and continuous communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort.Proper reporting and careful monitoring of snowmaking production and material resource consumption. (i.e. water, electricity, etc.)Assist with standard snowmaking duties and maintenance of equipment and systems.Work closely with other Mountain Operations departments: Grooming, Race, Ski Patrol, Lift Maintenance, Fleet maintenance, Lift Operations Fan gun maintenance and troubleshooting skills.Job RequirementsMust possess a High School diploma or equivalentGrooming experience - preferredMust possess valid Driver's license and acceptable MVR (driving record)Must speak, read and write fluent EnglishAbility to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessaryThe expected pay range is $24.64/hr. - $35.20/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.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.
Worksite address
breckenridge, CO, 80424, US
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