Snowmaking- Winter

4 weeks ago


New Tecumseth, Canada Blue Mountain Resort Full time

Please note, this position is located at Blue Mountain Resort in The Blue Mountains, Ontario.

Seasonal (Seasonal)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Resort Perks:

  • Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations
  • Alterra Mountain Passes for your family
  • Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets.
  • Free rentals;
  • Staff priced meals &Starbucks treats;
  • Staff room rates at all our hotels;
  • Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more


Hourly Rate: $20.91/hr

Status: Seasonal, Full-Time hours

Start: November- Beginning of March

Shifts: 12-hour, overnight shifts. 7pm-7am

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

The Snowmaking department is primarily responsible for providing the snow base for the timely opening and operation of the Resort's skiable terrain for the ultimate ski and snowboard experience.
  • All duties of a Maintenance Worker I, Snowmaking
  • Monitor snowmaking equipment: starting/stopping of pumps, air compressors and snow guns.
  • Monitoring control center, updating and making changes as necessary.
  • Perform preventative maintenance work on the snowmaking system.
  • Assist with leak repairs in season
  • Installing new hydrant locations
  • Adjusting snow guns.
  • Trouble Shoot electrical and mechanical issues.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
  • Prior heavy equipment experience preferred.
  • Previous welding and fitting experience an asset
  • Past experience with operation of a snowmobile preferred.
  • Mechanically inclined.
  • Must be over the age of 18 with a valid class "G" driver's license with satisfactory driver abstract
  • Ability to work independently
  • Prepared to work in all outdoor conditions
  • Must be detail oriented and safety conscious

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.