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About Palisades Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe is the largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region, boasting 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks. The more than 70-year-old resort celebrates a rich history as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the Spring Skiing Capital, and home mountain to dozens of Olympic and World Cup athletes across multiple snow sports. With an average annual snowfall of 400 inches, Palisades Tahoe frequently operates the longest ski and snowboard season in Lake Tahoe. The European-inspired Village at Palisades Tahoe offers year-round events and over 50 bars, restaurants, and boutiques, many of which are locally owned and operated. Palisades Tahoe is on the Ikon Pass, which offers access to 47 international ski destinations. In 2021 the resort changed its name, trading in a harmful slur for a name that better reflects its values and legacy. Visit the Palisades Tahoe website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Vimeo.

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 14 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades Tahoe
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Job Summary: Operates and maintains snowmaking system to create optimal skiing and snowboarding surface of man-made snow.

Job Details:

• Seasonal, full-time positions available helping the Palisades Tahoe snowmaking team
• Role hours are dependent on natural snow amounts and weather conditions
• Position will frequently be exposed to outdoor winter weather
  

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Set up, tear down, and maintain snowmaking system: gun and hoses set up, machine check out, on hill shoveling
• Manufacture snow which meets or exceeds established quality standards
• Make the necessary adjustments to the computer system during operational periods
• Travel over the snow on steep terrain by foot or via snowmobile in order to check on system operation and to perform adjustments and minor repairs.
• Monitor quality of snow produced; make adjustments to snowmaking equipment as necessary.
• Accurate record keeping regarding significant events and machine performance.
• Operate and maintain snowmaking facility, ponds, compressor rooms, locker rooms, facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Perform general cleaning and housekeeping tasks
• Responsible for checkout and return of all small tools to original locations
• Report any malfunctions or needed repairs of operational problems to supervisor immediately.
• Must be able to operate snowmaking equipment and snowmobiles in compliance with the Palisades Tahoe safety policy.

Entry Snowmaker- Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year snowmaking experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess valid drivers license

Preferred:

• Knowledge of mountain operations

Experienced Snowmaker- Job Duties: (in addition to job responsibilities listed for Entry Snowmaker)

• Assists in training and development of entry and intermediate staff
• Recommends adjustments to improve snow quality and efficiency

Experienced Snowmaker- Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years snowmaking experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess valid drivers license
• Extensive knowledge of mountain operations

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required:

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• Required to ski or snowboard on snow and ice, and up and down hill, while carrying equipment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision

Preferred:

• Welding
• Carpentry
• Plumbing knowledge
• First Aid/CPR Training

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $20.54 - $26.71 per hour

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and ski. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of frequently balancing, climbing, reaching, and occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling. Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 50lbs, and occasionally carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 100lbs Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases.

Equipment Used in Job: Snow guns, hoses, hydrants, compressors, hand tools, torches, snowmobile, skis or snowboard