Snowmaker
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Winter4Kids
NJ
Summary
The Snowmaker is responsible for operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment to ensure safe and high-quality snow conditions for youth programming. This role involves monitoring weather, managing water systems, and performing routine maintenance on pumps, compressors, and snow guns.
Job Description
At Winter4Kids, every role helps create life-changing experiences for youth.
As a Snowmaker, you are responsible for creating and maintaining the snow conditions that allow thousands of young people to safely experience skiing and snowboarding each winter. Working alongside the Mountain Operations team, you'll help ensure the mountain is prepared to deliver exceptional learning experiences while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Snowmaking Operations
- Operate snowmaking equipment in accordance with Winter4Kids' snowmaking plan and safety procedures.
- Monitor weather conditions and adjust snowmaking operations as directed.
- Operate compressors, pumps, snow guns, valves, hydrants, and related equipment.
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and relocation of snowmaking equipment.
- Maintain quality snow surfaces that support safe and enjoyable youth programming.
- Operate snowmobiles and UTVs in accordance with Winter4Kids training and safety standards.
Equipment Maintenance
- Perform routine inspections of snowmaking equipment.
- Monitor water systems, pumps, compressors, hoses, valves, fuel systems, and related equipment.
- Identify and report equipment concerns promptly.
- Complete maintenance logs and operational documentation accurately.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work outdoors in winter weather conditions
- Ability to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during snowmaking events
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Previous snowmaking or ski area experience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Experience with diesel engines, pumps, hydraulics, or industrial systems
Winter4Kids is a youth-focused, nonprofit organization that changes lives through outdoor activities. We envision a world where all youth, regardless of their background, can discover their strength, build resilience, and rise to their fullest potential through the power of outdoor winter experiences.
Rising Up is the foundation for Winter4Kids' programmatic approach and essential activities. Rooted in the belief that through teaching and exposure, youth can adopt tools that build healthy views of themselves and the world, our teaching pillars include: Resilience, Inclusivity, Support, Empowerment.
Founded
2014
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Vernon, NJ
Winter4Kids is a youth-focused, nonprofit organization that changes lives through outdoor activities. We envision a world where all youth, regardless of their background, can discover their strength, build resilience, and rise to their fullest potential through the power of outdoor winter experiences.
Rising Up is the foundation for Winter4Kids' programmatic approach and essential activities. Rooted in the belief that through teaching and exposure, youth can adopt tools that build healthy views of themselves and the world, our teaching pillars include: Resilience, Inclusivity, Support, Empowerment.
Founded
2014
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Vernon, NJ