Snow Removal Technician - Powder Mountain Resort

Powder Mountain is hiring enthusiastic, dependable individuals to join our winter operations team as Snow Removal Technicians, with opportunities ranging from entry-level to advanced roles. Technicians play a vital role in ensuring safe and accessible conditions across the mountain by removing snow and ice from walkways, stairs, roads, and guest areas.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy physical, outdoor work and take pride in delivering exceptional guest service. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, Powder Mountain offers a rewarding environment to grow, contribute, and thrive during the winter season

Job Title: Snow Removal Technician, Level I, II & III
Department: Home Services
Status: Seasonal (FT & PT)
Reporting To: Home Services Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Hazard Identification: Monitor and mitigate risks such as black ice, slippery stairs, and drainage blockages
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and best practices in winter terrain
• Adaptability: Support additional snow removal and other duties as assigned, including during peak weather events or shift changes
• Manual Snow & Ice Removal: Clear stairs, decks, walkways, driveways, and other key areas using hand tools
• De-Icing & Surface Treatment: Apply salt, sand, and other de-icing agents with attention to safety and environmental impact
• Communication & Reporting: Keep supervisors informed of site conditions, progress, safety concerns, and equipment needs
• Team Support: Assist team members in coordinated snow clearing efforts across homes, lodges, and shared spaces
• Gear & Appearance: Wear proper cold-weather gear and maintain a neat, professional appearance while on duty
• Guest Service & Interaction: Greet guests and homeowners courteously. Provide friendly, helpful interactions and guidance to residents and guests throughout the HOA

Level II Performance Expectations:

• Small Equipment Operation: Operate snow blowers and similar powered tools safely and independently
• Mentorship & Team Support: Assist in training Basic Technicians by demonstrating proper techniques and safety practices

Level III Performance Expectations:

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of snow removal or equivalent outdoor facilities experience required. Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Certifications: OSHA 10 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Lead and Supervise Crews: Direct snow removal teams in clearing stairs, decks, walkways, driveways, and other priority access areas to ensure safety and accessibility
• Hazard Identification: Monitor and mitigate risks such as black ice, slippery stairs, and drainage blockages
• Standards & Protocol Enforcement: Uphold team compliance with all safety procedures, professional appearance guidelines, and conduct expectations
• Site Safety & Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections of work sites to verify safe operations, environmental stewardship (including salt management), and quality control
• Medium to Small Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate, inspect, and maintain advanced snow removal machinery, including snow blowers, plow trucks, and related equipment
• Hazard & Incident Reporting: Communicate with management to promptly report safety hazards, property damage, or equipment malfunctions
• Weather Monitoring & Planning: Track real-time weather conditions and forecasts to proactively plan, adapt, and schedule snow management activities
• Team Training & Development: Train, mentor, and assess basic and intermediate technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
• Perform Core Technician Duties: Fulfill all responsibilities expected of Basic and Intermediate Snow Removal Technicians as required

Requirements and/or Qualifications:

• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Candidates are required to supply their own weather-appropriate and waterproof footwear (e.g., snow boots) and face protection (such as a balaclava)
• Safety First Mentality: Ensure compliance to all safety regulations and company policies and inform management in case of violations
• Reliability: Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude and have reliable transportation to and from the resort in all weather conditions
• Team-Oriented: Willing to take direction and contribute to a supportive team environment with a good attitude, positive mindset, and able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and situation
• Technical Skills: Proficient with shovels and de-icing tools in variable winter conditions. Willingness to learn and train
• Communication: Reliable, clear communicator with a team-first attitude and professional guest interaction
• Schedule Flexibility: Available for early morning shifts, weekends, holidays, and unplanned snowstorms throughout the season

Physical Requirements- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:

• Full range of body movements
• Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy (50 pounds)
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and repetitive actions
• Walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain
• Climb/descend stairs
• Manual dexterity to operate manual tools and power equipment on a constant basis
• Safely handle hazardous materials

Working Environment:

Work is performed outside and is exposed to extreme temperatures, sun and wind, inclement weather (rain, wind, snow, ice) and high altitudes (9,000ft ). Team Members can be exposed to engine noise and exhaust. Team Members will be working around moving machines/equipment. Surfaces are compacted snow/ice and can become slippery.

Company Background

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams