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 $21.05, actual wage will be adjusted based on experience.

Benefits: Full-time, seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. 

Job Summary:

The Compressor Tender will report to the Pump and Compressor Foreman and Snowmaking Manager and will over-see operations at a designated compressor pad during the winter snowmaking season. The Compressor Tender is responsible for the operation of diesel and electric air compressors and related support equipment, upkeep of compressor pads and buildings, minor maintenance of equipment, routine operational checks and inspections of snowmaking pumps, compressors, and valving.

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

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

Oversee operations of a designated compressor pad, pump house, area, or zone

Start, stop, warm-up, and maintain electric and diesel air compressors, based on the needs of the snowmaking system, as instructed by the snowmaking control room

Perform equipment adjustments based on snowmaking system needs

Conduct routine checks of snowmaking equipment such as air compressors, pumps, and valving

Maintain equipment logs and records hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly

Report pond and rivers levels to the snowmaking control room twice per day, or more, as needed

Notify the snowmaking control room of any alarms, issues, or potential problems in a timely manner

Remove snow and/or ice buildup at compressor pads, pump houses, valve stations, water inlets, snow making related dwellings, and surrounding areas

Assist snowmaking personnel with transportation needs of equipment and crew

Assist the snowmaking mechanic and/or maintenance foremen with minor maintenance on portable diesel air compressors such as changing oil, fuel, and air filters

 Basic Qualifications:

Valid US Driver’s License

Basic mechanical knowledge and skills

Ability to work night shift (7PM-7AM)

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work outside in the elements, including frigid cold, for sustained periods of time

Must be in good physical condition

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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