Snowmaking Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Snowmaking Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

General Purpose:

The Snowmaking Operations & Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the year-round management of Purgatory Resort’s snowmaking operations, training and maintenance programs, pumphouse and booster facilities, snowmaking equipment, and supporting infrastructure. This position reports directly to the Slopes & Terrain Manager and provides direct leadership and operational accountability for both summer maintenance activities and winter snow production, ensuring the snowmaking system, personnel, and equipment are prepared to safely and efficiently meet resort operating goals.

The Snowmaking Supervisor oversees seasonal planning, staffing, training, preventative maintenance, system startup and shutdown, snowmaking production operations, equipment readiness, and coordination of repairs and improvements. This position maintains a thorough working knowledge of Purgatory’s unique water, air, pumping, control, automation, and distribution systems and works closely with the Slopes & Terrain Manager to identify future infrastructure, equipment, maintenance, staffing, and training needs. The Snowmaking Supervisor is expected to maintain high standards of operational readiness, employee development, system reliability, documentation, and accountability throughout all aspects of the department.

This is a Full-Time/Year-Round position starting 11/15/26. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit: https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

● Directly manage Snowmaking Operations & Maintenance personnel, including foremen, crew leads, winter snowmaking crews, summer maintenance crews, and pumphouse operations staff.

● Develop seasonal staffing plans, schedules, training priorities, production goals, and maintenance objectives based on operational needs, available resources, and growing infrastructure.

● Lead winter snowmaking production, including startup strategy, system operation, crew deployment, snowmaking priorities, weather response, equipment utilization, and coordination with Trails Maintenance and other Mountain Operations departments as needed.

● Maintain sufficient understanding of mountain conditions, snowmaking coverage, production capabilities, and grooming needs to effectively prioritize snow placement, trail building, and resource allocation.

● Manage the transition from winter production into year-round maintenance operations, retaining and organizing