Posted 25 days ago
Snowmaker
@ Vail Resorts
Whistler, British Columbia
Overview
Vail Resorts is hiring seasonal Snowmakers for the 2026/2027 winter to operate snowmaking equipment and vehicles and build the mountain for skiing guests. The work is physically demanding, performed outdoors in an alpine environment with extended hours. Starting pay is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with free passes, lessons, discounts and a 401(k).
Pay:
$20–$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate snowmaking equipment safely and efficiently
- Operate vehicles including snowmobiles
- Perform basic snowmaking equipment maintenance
- Produce snow for the best guest skiing surface
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence with no restrictions
- Fluent English
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Basic hand tool knowledge and skill
- Work extended hours outdoors in an alpine environment
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals, Paid training |
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Vail Resorts
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(NYSE: MTN) Experience of a Lifetime.
Full company description
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. In addition to our 42 resorts in four countries, our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Interested in joining our team? Come work and play in the mountains! Discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with free ski pass(es), free ski/snowboard lessons, a 40% retail discount, and much more. Receive $20/hr starting wage, health/wellness benefits, and training through our Epic Service development experience. Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means building lifelong connections with people from around the world. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 131,920
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,465
- Reported office locations
- 390 Interlocken Cres., Broomfield, CO 80021, US
- Business categories
- Resorts
- Finance
- Leisure
- Commercial Real Estate
- Tourism
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- Vail Resorts
- Specialties
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Transportation
- Mountain
- Desitination Based Travel
- Guest Service
- Ski Resorts
- Operations
- Food & Beverage
- Lodging
- Guest Experience
- Leadership Development
- and Sustainability
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,100,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Broomfield, CO |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | HospitalityRetailTransportationMountainDesitination Based TravelGuest ServiceSki ResortsOperationsFood & BeverageLodging |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 44 |
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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Employee Benefits
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities
Operate all snowmaking equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Operate all vehicles, including snowmobiles, in a safe and efficient manner
Perform basic snowmaking equipment maintenance
Work on the production of snow to create the best skiing surface for our guests.
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Valid driver's license with no restrictions
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Able to lift & carry up to 50 lbs.
Basic hand tool knowledge and skill
Able to work extended hours outdoors in an alpine environment
The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 516451
Reference Date: 08/04/2026
Job Code Function: Snowmaking
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