Snowmaking

Overview

The Highlands at Harbor Springs is looking for dependable and hardworking individuals to join our Snowmaking team! As a Snowmaker, you will play an essential role in creating and maintaining the high-quality snow conditions our guests know and enjoy throughout the winter season.

Snowmakers operate and monitor a variety of snowmaking equipment while working outdoors in changing and often cold weather conditions. This is a rewarding, hands-on position that provides an opportunity to be an important part of the winter operations at The Highlands.

Employee Perks:

• Free Golf and Ski Passes – Enjoy outdoor activities with free access for you and your family.
• Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass – Complimentary access for biking enthusiasts.
• Dining Discounts – Receive 25% off at Boyne restaurants.
• Resort Discounts – Save 30% on spa treatments and other services at Boyne Resorts.
• Free Water Park Passes – Access to Avalanche Bay Water Park.
• Lodging Discounts – Special rates for friends and family.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continuing education.
• Housing Availability – First-come, first-served team member housing.
• Health Insurance – Available for Full-Time Year-Round Team Members.
• AllyHealth – Access to health services for all employees.

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Our Core Values: LEADS by Serving

At Boyne Resorts, we believe that great leadership is the key to transforming a good work experience into a great one. Our core values guide us every day as we work to create lasting memories for every guest.

• Long-Term Thinking
• Excellence in Execution
• Attitude is Everything
• Develop Create People
• Serve our team members first so they can, in turn, serve our guests and community

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Start up and shut down snowmaking equipment according to established procedures.
• Constantly monitor and adjust snowguns to maintain optimal snow production and quality.
• Regularly inspect and clean dirt, ice, and snow from snowmaking equipment, hoses, hydrants, and related areas.
• Shovel snow from hydrants, doors, hatches, and other operational areas as needed.
• Assist other departments with resort operations and projects as necessary.
• Take responsibility for the overall appearance, cleanliness, and presentation of the resort.
• Follow all safety procedures and communicate equipment or operational concerns to supervisors.
• Work cooperatively with other members of the Snowmaking and Mountain Operations teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; no prior snowmaking experience required, training is provided.
• Skiing or snowboarding experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate and learn snowmaking equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable performing physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and shoveling snow.
• Able to stand and walk for most of the shift and work on snowy or icy terrain.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in cold and changing weather conditions.
• Full-time and part-time positions available, including evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Schedule may vary based on weather and snowmaking conditions.