Maintenance - Snowmaking Technician - 2024 - CP

We are currently looking for an experienced Snow Making Technician to work with in our Maintenance team on our extensive snowmaking system. This is a full-time permanent position based primarily at Coronet Peak ski area in Queenstown. Servicing our snow making system will have you experiencing the full range of our beautiful environment whether it is on a skidoo, side by side, skis or bike. Come enjoy the outdoors!

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Head of Department, the primary role will be the maintenance of our fleet at Coronet Peak. Your primary role will be the service and upkeep of our snowmaking system including 5 pumphouses and 222 Snow-guns. You will also have the freedom to get involved in snow clearing, land projects, and general base building maintenance.
 

Benefits of the role

• Ability to set your own workflow and interact with all the other departments
• Staff transport
• Health Insurance
• Free ski pass and mountain bike pass for you and your partner 

About You

• Good at problem solving 
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Able to see the bigger picture and respond accordingly
• Ability to get the job done and work under pressure
• Pride in your work
• Love of the outdoors
• Electrical trade and/or snowmaking experience are favourable although not a requirement

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in Snowmaking
• Electrical trade would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Pumps, electric motors, and compressors
• Trouble shooting LV and ELV electrical faults 

Further Info:

• Location: Coronet Peak
• Roster: Always 4 days on, 3 days off