Snowmaking Controller
Manchester, VT, United States
- Leisure & Sports
- Full-time
- snowmaking controller
- snowmaking operations
- ski resort jobs
The Snowmaking Controller at Stratton Mountain Resort oversees and operates pumping and compressed air systems to support on-hill snowmaking operations. This full-time seasonal role involves indoor monitoring, some travel to remote pumping stations, equipment maintenance, and communication with field staff. The position requires mechanical skills, computer literacy, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior snowmaking experience preferred.
Please note, this position is located at Stratton Mountain Resort in Stratton Mountain, VT
Seasonal (Seasonal)
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).
- Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
- Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
- Free or discounted IKON pass
- Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
- Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
- Retail + F&B discounts
- Friends & family tickets
- Onsite medical clinic
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Discounted tuition plan
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees
POSITION SUMMARY
The Snowmaking Controller works behind the scenes to ensure that the on-hill snowmakers have the information, air and water needed to maximize snowmaking production. This position spends most of their time working indoors. This is a full-time seasonal role. The pay rate for this position begins at $22.50/hr.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manually and remotely control and monitor pumping and compressed air systems
- Relay information to the on-hill staff
- Log and track running equipment - ensure proper operation output
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the control room
- Perform basic maintenance and repairs, report issues to management
- Travel to remote pumping stations during your shift
- Additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Experience:
- Previous snowmaking knowledge/experience preferred
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Valid Driver's License required
- General mechanical skills and knowledge
- Computer literate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer




