Snowmaking Manager

Year Round

Working at Big Bear Mountain Resort puts you in the middle of it all, with some of the West Coast's best skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking terrain at your doorstep and Southern California's iconic beaches, deserts, and landscapes all within driving distance.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California's year-round home for alpine good times with three mountains - Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley - offering something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from world-class skiing, snowboarding, and sledding/tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, base area activities, and golf in the summer, plus a full slate of can't-miss events throughout the year. Renowned for being some of the industry's most innovative and influential destinations, Big Bear Mountain Resort features the most rideable terrain in Southern California, as well as the region's only halfpipes and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), the first terrain park in North America (Bear Mountain, 1992), the longest continually operating resort (Snow Valley, est. 1924), and site of the first Winter X Games (Snow Summit, 1997). Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and is an Ikon Pass member destination.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and 150 miles from San Diego. As the home of Southern California's best snow conditions, most rideable terrain, and premier lift-served bike park, Big Bear Mountain Resort employees are able to enjoy three unique mountains and are eligible to receive retail and food discounts, season passes for dependents, and ski free at Alterra Mountain resorts.

Employee perks/benefits:

- Free season pass
- Lift tickets for friends & family
- Free skiing at other Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures)
- Discounted lift tickets at Ikon Pass partner resorts*
- Retail and Rental discounts
- Food & Beverage discounts
- Free staff ski/snowboard lessons
- Exclusive employee and family events
- Free local bus pass: mountaintransit.org
- 401(k) savings plan
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Sick Pay
- Career positions offer additional benefits.

Responsible for training, coordinating, and managing the activities of staff who are engaged in the safe and efficient operation of snowmaking equipment, ensuring that all standards, compliance, and performance goals are achieved.

Starting wage between $36.00/hr. - $45.00/hr. depending on experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Have extensive mechanical experience and/or training.
- A valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety practices and ANSI code.
- Must be able to pass Company certification as a Snowmobile Operator.
- Ability to operate equipment as trained; read and comply with documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Able to work flexible schedules, including second and third shifts.

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions; as well as further develop and teach professional skills, abilities, and knowledge.
- Exhibit willingness to perform other duties as assigned or assist in efforts outside of department as needed.
- Develop, follow, safeguard, and teach Company and Department policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and operational safety practices.
- Manage department to attract, retain, and motivate the team; hire, train, develop, empower, coach, counsel, review, resolve problems and discipline when necessary.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, browser-based research tools, UKG and Sharepoint.
- Plan, implement, and manage the inspections; startup, positioning, deicing, and shutdown of snowmaking equipment; as well as advanced troubleshooting of equipment failure, determination of the best course of action to correct issues, and the completion of repairs.
- Lead and direct subordinates so that equipment operates safely and at a high degree reliability, for the maximum production and quality of snow.
- Manage staffing, safety, training, transportation, and equipment needs.
- Ensure that the maintenance and repair of equipment is completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory agencies by enforcement of operational, maintenance, and safety rules.
- Complete performance evaluations, rewards, and discipline.
- Create and manage budget.
- Respond to emergencies that might arise during off-duty hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental strain and fatigue may occasionally be caused by trying to resolve employee