Snowmaker

About the Role:

The Snow Maker is responsible for operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment to help ensure high-quality, consistent snow coverage on the Ski Hill throughout the winter season. This role plays an important part in maintaining safe and enjoyable conditions for campers, participants, and guests.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Snowmaking Operations

• Operate snowmaking equipment to produce and distribute snow across designated areas of the Ski Hill.
• Monitor snowmaking equipment and snow conditions to ensure appropriate coverage and quality.
• Adjust equipment and snowmaking operations based on changing weather and site conditions.
• Assist with moving, positioning, and setting up snowmaking equipment as needed.
• Monitor water, air, and other equipment systems associated with snowmaking operations.
• Identify and report equipment issues, maintenance needs, or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with routine cleaning, maintenance, and care of snowmaking equipment.
• Work collaboratively with other Ski Hill and Ranch staff to coordinate snowmaking activities and priorities.

Safety

• Follow all safety procedures and established protocols when operating snowmaking equipment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow winter weather safety practices.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, equipment, terrain, and changing weather conditions.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, injuries, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior snowmaking experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and learn to operate snowmaking equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in cold, wet, and changing outdoor conditions.
• Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and operational needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Dependable and reliable attendance, and ability to work a varied schedule weather dependent.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as weather conditions and snowmaking needs require.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with snowmaking operations and outdoor work.

Language Skills

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other members of the Ranch community.
• Ability to report equipment concerns, safety issues, and changing conditions clearly and promptly.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

· Ability to walk and work safely on steep, snowy, and icy terrain.

· Ability to work extended hours outdoors in all winter weather conditions and shifts.

· Ability to bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, and reach frequently.

Work Environment:

The Snow Maker works primarily outdoors in changing winter weather conditions and requires flexibility with scheduling based on temperature, precipitation, and snowmaking needs. This is a seasonal, non-residential position anticipated to begin in November and continue through early to mid-March, depending on weather conditions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

The Double H Ranch is a non-discriminatory organization committed to inclusion and equity. Our organization strives to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other identifying label is accepted and has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

Our core values set the foundation for celebrating our campers, volunteers, staff, and entire Double H Ranch community, as well as maintaining a safe and inclusive environment in all aspects of the work we do.

Double H Ranch families, campers, staff, and volunteers may face systemic barriers, and through our mission we seek to create equitable, accessible opportunities for all populations in our service. We celebrate and honor the diverse perspectives of our community and are committed to continually providing an inclusive environment. We believe this is essential to providing the best possible experience for everyone at Double H Ranch.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Double H Ranch believes in providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, religion, sex, disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, predisposition or carrier status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.

Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, testing/selection, hiring, orientation, training, placement, employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.

Applicants for employment will be evaluated and employees will be promoted on the basis of qualifications to meet the requirements of the position and ability to perform in a satisfactory manner.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Are you able to work a flexible schedule based on weather conditions?

Work Location: In person