Snowmaker Queenstown , New Zealand Req # Friday, 22 December Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let's chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it's a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it's one that creates lasting memories that you'll talk about for a lifetime. Our NZSki community has been growing since and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain. This specialist role requires you to work as part of a close-knit team using our snowmaking equipment to produce high quality and volumes of snow in order to provide a first-class surface on our main trails and a base for natural snow. Of course, before heading on up our mountain to fire up the snow guns, we first rely on our Snowmaking Team to check out conditions (as a snowmaker you become obsessed with temperatures and humidity!).When conditions are right, a crew will be dispatched! On the mountain, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the snow guns as well as the hoses, pumps and hydrants.About the Role Read and interpret weather and temperature informationThe safe operation of Snow Guns, which includes placement, controlling water/air pressure and following the correct start-up and shut down procedureDe-icing of snow guns and hydrantsSafe plant operation/pump houseIdentifying repairs and maintenance requirementsMonitoring snow quality and snowpack coverRecord keeping of daily metricsSafe operation of SnowmobilesWillingness to undertake other duties on the ski area as required if snowmaking is not in operation About You We are seeking self-motivated applicants with a proven commitment to working under pressure in a team environmentPrevious experience of night shift work would be considered an advantage!Flexibility in working hours rosters and the length of employment will always be subject to weather conditions and the amount of natural snow at the ski areaApplicants must be fit and energetic, there is some heavy lifting required as part of this role.Excellent safety record and ability to provide references to this effectComfortable working in an alpine environment in a variety of weather conditionsA good level of skiing/boarding skills.Although experience is preferred, we absolutely welcome applications from all motivated persons as full training in all aspects of snowmaking will be provided.An understanding that employment is subject to the vagaries of the weather and the hours of work cannot be guaranteed Further Information NZSki will be closed for the holiday season, applications will be reviewed upon our return in the new year, no earlier than January 10th As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we've pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers) A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew: 3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew) Discounted day passes at other ski areas Transport to/from mountains. Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted) Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets Discounts on mountain Regularly organised social activities off mountain Cool recognition programmes with prizes Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)
