Snowmaking Operator – Seasonal

Job overview

The Snowmaking Operator – Seasonal role is onsite at Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort in Iron Mountain, MI. Starting pay is $16 per hour, with higher rates based on experience. The snowmaking team prepares and maintains the resort’s ski slopes for the winter season. The operator runs and monitors snowmaking equipment, adjusts it to conditions, and assists with maintenance so the mountain can be prepared for skiing. The seasonal part-time role may offer full-time hours when weather and operational needs allow.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor snow guns, hoses, and hydrants
• set up, move, and adjust equipment across the mountain
• monitor conditions and make adjustments
• assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• follow safety procedures around equipment and ski slopes
• work with the mountain operations team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

snowmaking operator

seasonal

part-time

iron mountain mi

pine mountain ski & golf resort

snowmaking equipment

mountain operations

outdoor work

cold weather

overnight shifts

weekend work

$16/hr

employee ski pass

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Complimentary employee ski pass
• potential continued seasonal employment in golf and other resort departments. Full-time employees may receive health, dental, vision, and PTO benefits.

Why this role

Seasonal work is expected to begin approximately in early December. Flexible hours may include overnight shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous snowmaking or mechanical experience is a plus but not required; training is offered. Employees may have opportunities to transition to golf operations or other resort departments.

About the employer

Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort is hiring for this role. Industry: Skiing Facilities. Sector: 71.