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Job Details Job Location: Killington, VT 05751 Position Type: Full-Time Seasonal Salary Range: $23.45 - $24.62 Hourly Job Category: Mountain Operations Compensation: Hourly wage, adjusted based on experience. Benefits: 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 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 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 Qualifications: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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