Snow Maker

The Snowmaker is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and snow creation across the mountain. With three shifts that run throughout the day and night, snowmakers get the opportunity to be on the mountain first and leave last. Become an expert on the mountain and get a chance to experience the first snow of the season.

Operate snowmaking equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources Produce quality snow using air, water, and fan equipment.

Constant relocation of guns and hoses to various areas around the mountain.

Adjusting, turning or moving snow guns, sometimes by hand, to maintain snowmaking efficiency

Adjusting the water and or airflow to snow guns

Document and report mechanical/safety issues, complete maintenance logs, and checklists

Perform light maintenance or repairs on equipment

Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for optimum snowmaking weather

Work closely with and assist other departments such as Grooming, Ski Patrol, Lift Operations

Test the quality of snow as it is made, reporting findings and conditions to the supervisor

Drive snowmobiles, trucks, and ATVs as necessary

NOTE: All HoliMont employees are required to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of their assigned department, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

Good work ethic and dependability.

Excellent Communication Skills.

Snowmaking experience preferred

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Skiing, Riding, or able to perform prolonged periods of standing and walking on slippery and/or uneven snow or icy surfaces.

Work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressures

Work schedules when optimal temperatures provide for the best snowmaking

Work environment – noise levels, temperature, weather exposure, confined space.

The ability to work in adverse weather conditions including wind, snow, ice

Willing and Able to work in wet conditions and very cold temperatures.

Shoveling snow and/or Ice required

Good communication skills and accurately following instructions

Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

Skiing/Riding or walking with bamboo, signs, tools, hoses, etc.

Able to safely lift 50lbs

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

716.699.2320 ext. 0

716.699.2320

PO BOX 279, Ellicottville, NY 14731

716.699.2320 ext.60

6921 NY-242, Ellicottville, NY 14731

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Winter Hours

Saturday and Sunday – Exhibition, Cascade, and Sunset 8am-4:30pm. All other lifts 9am-4:30pm

Monday – Friday

All Lifts 9:30am-4:30pm

Christmas Week December 26-January 1st and Holidays (MLK and Presidents Day) are same as Weekend hours with exception of Christmas Day which is 12pm-4pm

Summer Hours – Sunset Lift Only

Saturday and Sunday – 10am – 4:30pm

Fridays – 12 – 7pm, Beginning June 20th

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