Maintenance - Snowmaking Technician - 2024 - CP

Coronet Peak Ski Area, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand

Req #310
Monday, 22 July 2024
Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.
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
Troubleshooting LV and ELV electrical faults
Further Info:
Location:

Coronet Peak
Roster:

Always 4 days on, 3 days off
As Kaitiaki of the mountains, we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers).
A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:
3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)
Discounted day passes at other ski areas
Transport to/from mountains
Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)
Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
Discounts on mountain
Regularly organised social activities off mountain
Cool recognition programmes with prizes
Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)

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