About Us:

Discover the allure of the Northwoods at Marquette Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in our passion for

providing an exceptional experience, where every detail is carefully considered. Our resort offers year-round

adventure and stunning natural beauty across all four seasons. Whether you seek the thrill of the slopes or the

tranquility of the trails, you'll be captivated by the spectacular views of Lake Superior. After a day of exploration,

unwind and create cherished memories by the fire with your loved ones. Conveniently located just minutes from

downtown Marquette, Michigan, our resort is your gateway to an unforgettable getaway.

Status: Full Time

This is a seasonal position October 14, 2026 - April 14, 2027

Job Purpose

As a Snowmaker you will brave the elements, be prepared for long hours and potentially work overnight to lay the

groundwork for the ski season creating an exceptional experience for our guests. As part of the MMR

snowmaking team, you will help create the first snow of the season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Honor Commitments:

• Operate all department vehicles in a safe manner according to department, resort, and company policiesand procedures.
• Perform daily snowmaking equipment maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Create Positive Experiences:

• Create the best quality manufactured snow for our guests, ensuring a memorable skiing experience.
•  Work closely with other departments including Grooming, Ski Patrol, and Lift Operations to coordinate efforts and enhance guest satisfaction.

Foster Lifelong Learning:

•  Learn all basic department, resort, and company policies and procedures to continuously improve job knowledge and performance.
•  Be able to work under minimal supervision, demonstrating readiness to take on new challenges and learnnew skills.

Exhibit Pioneering Spirit:

•  Brave the elements, be prepared for long hours, and potentially work overnight to lay the groundwork for the ski season, demonstrating a pioneering spirit and dedication to the job.
•  Help create the first snow of the season, contributing to the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming ski season.

Demonstrate Good Stewardship:

• Safely and efficiently operate snowmaking equipment, ensuring responsible use of resources.
• Document and report mechanical/safety issues, complete maintenance logs and checklists, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe working environment.

Additional duties as assigned:

• Perform any other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the snowmaking team and the resort.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the

position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed

above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a valid drivers license
• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
• Basic hand tool knowledge and skills
• Must be able to lift up to70lbs

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience and/or Training: No experience necessary

Licenses/Certificates: N/A

Technology/Equipment: Snowmaker

Physical and mental demands:

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.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance
• The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally required to taste or smell
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Equipment Used:

• Snow removal equipment
• Snow making equipment

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Harsh outside weather conditions.
•  Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
•  Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
•  Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibration

Benefits (depended on hours worked and status):

Insurance:

• Medical - PPO and HDHP options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement/Funeral
• Compensation:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Other:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives

Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.