Night Shift Snowmaking 24'/25'

Sugarbush Resort
United States, Vermont, Waitsfield
Dec 03, 2024
Seasonal (Seasonal) RESORT OVERVIEW: Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination, offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best winter yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer. BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?: Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests. POSITION SUMMARY: Sugarbush Resort is seeking entry-level and experienced Snowmakers to join our team this upcoming Winter Season! Sugarbush Snowmakers are a critical component in laying the groundwork for an amazing ski season. Come work as part of a comprehensive team that strives to deliver the highest quality of snow and an exceptional guest experience. Employee Housing available. Please contact HR for more information. This position runs from November until mid-February (weather dependent) and has the possibility to move into different positions around the resort after snowmaking has ended. Snowmaking shifts run 12 hours on a staggered schedule of 4 days per week, with the potential for overtime. Night shift hours are 7pm-7am and offer a higher pay rate than day shift. RESPONSIBILITIES: This physically demanding job includes regular lifting, pulling and carrying, while working outside in sometimes extreme weather conditions. Snowmakers carefully and diligently work as part of a larger team per daily snow plan: transporting equipment, routing hoses, clearing guns, positioning/starting/stopping snow guns, and adjusting systems to maximize snow coverage and quality. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Requires ability to work long hours, outdoors, overnights and exposed to the elements. Must be physically able to move/operate equipment and able to lift 50-100lbs worth of equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and teammates. Experience with ATV/snowmobiles is preferable as is a basic mechanical aptitude. CPR/First Aid certification is highly desirable but not required. Timely and reliable attendance is essential. Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check