Location: Killington, Vermont

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you’ll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont’s highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Compensation: Starting pay rate of $22.85, actual wage will be adjusted based on experience.

Benefits: Full-time, year-round, benefitted position including;

Eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability & long-term disability offerings

401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off, holiday and sick pay

Free season pass for employee/dependents

Privileges at several other resorts

Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, friends & family tickets, etc.)

Job Summary:

The Snowmaking Control Room Operator will report to the Snowmaking Control Room Foreman and Snowmaking Manager. Control Room Operators are responsible for controlling, monitoring, logging, recording, and communicating all snowmaking resource usage, equipment statuses, snowmaking system problems and on-hill snowmaking staff activities via numerous computers, handheld radios, manual entry logbooks and telephones. 

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

Monitor the snowmaking system continuously, including: weather parameters, pond and river levels, air and water consumption, machine status, machine availability, and others

Utilize handheld radios, telephones, and computers for relaying operational information and on-slope problems to snowmaking staff

Communicate availability of resources to on-hill snowmakers

Monitor operation of compressors, water pumps, and supporting equipment to ensure all are operating nominally

Ensure that on-hill snowmakers have the information needed to safely operate snowmaking equipment while maximizing snowmaking production, ensuring that snowmaking is carried out at top capacity

Log confined space entries and maintain radio contact with snowmaking personnel while entries are performed

Maintain communication with other departments, communicating snowmaking activities or issues that affect operations

Work with snowmaking manager, supervisor, control room foreman and snowmaking foremen to understand and develop snowmaking system operation plans while adhering to the daily snow plan

Operate, maintain, and inspect electronic snowmaking monitoring systems and equipment and report problems to the proper personnel

Perform computer data entry- record hydrants and guns running, equipment set-up logs, system problems and others

Maintain shift reports and records daily

Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all crews

Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times

Maintain cleanliness of the control room and surrounding areas

Perform other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

General mechanical knowledge and skills relevant to snowmaking

Knowledge of pump and/or air compressor operation

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Good planning, administrative, and basic math skills

No prior snowmaking experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work night shifts, with minimal supervision

Must be able to work nights/days, 12 hour shifts, weekends, and holidays

Ability to work in an office setting for extended periods of time

Above average computer and administrative skills

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants.  No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status. 
 
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