Snowmaking Controller at Vail Resorts in Breckenridge, CO, US

Job description

• Come 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent
• Grooming experience - preferred
• Must possess valid Driver’s license and acceptable MVR (driving record)
• Must speak, read and write fluent English
• Ability to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessary

Skills

Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Documentation skills
• Reporting skills
• Fluent English (speak, read, write)
• Ability to ski or snowboard at level 6

Preferred

• Grooming experience

Benefits

• • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• • 401(k) Retirement Plan
• • Employee Assistance Program
• • Excellent training and professional development
• • Referral Program
• To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
• The expected pay range is $ 20.00/hr.. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.