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Employment

Now Hiring for The 2023-2024 Season!

Why Work at a Sundown Mountain Resort:

– Flexible schedule
– Short-term commitment over the winter. Perfect for college students, either at home for the holidays or attending school in the area!

– Indoor and outdoor positions
– Fun work environment
– Eligible employees receive skiing/snowboarding passes* and free rental equipment
– Gift shop and food discounts
– Hiring ages 14 and up

* If you already bought a season pass, it will be refunded

Ready to join the fun this winter at Sundown Mountain?

Outdoor:

Get paid to ski/snowboard this winter!

  • Flexible hours
  • Short-term commitment over the winter.
  • Gift shop and food discounts.
  • Fun work environment and more!

Get paid to ski/snowboard this winter by instructing children ages 4 – 8 to ski and/or snowboard!

  • Flexible hours
  • Short-term commitment over the winter.
  • Gift shop and food discounts.
  • Fun work environment and more!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Ski Area Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of equipment of the ski area including, but not limited to chairlifts, conveyor lifts, grooming equipment and construction equipment.

Sundown Mountain Resort is a quality winter recreation resort.  Friendly customer service is vital to our operation. We believe you will best serve in the department you request; however, if staffing is short in any area, you may be required to temporarily take a turn using your best customer service skills in another area.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The Ski Area Mechanic position may vary from a part-time seasonal to full-time year round. Starting pay will be determined by the Mountain Manager.  Raises will be granted on an individual basis depending on performance as determined by the department supervisor. Employees in good standing (i.e. consistently work their scheduled shifts, are on time for shifts, etc.) will receive free skiing, meal discounts, and other benefits as described in the Employee Guidebook. Employee benefits are NOT transferable.

REQUIREMENTS:

An applicant should be in good physical condition, as this position requires climbing left towers (up to 35’) and performing maintenance work at these heights.  This position requires knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, belt tensioning systems and basic electrical systems.  This position involves both indoor and outdoor work.  Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

 

TO APPLY:

Complete an application on our website www.sundownmtn.com

Or apply in person at the Group Office

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CHRIS MACDONALD (563) 556-6676—Ext. 123

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Hill Crew workers perform a wide variety of jobs throughout the ski area, including but not limited to snowmaking, snow grooming, maintenance of machinery, shoveling snow, and general repairs in carpentry, plumbing, etc. This position working outdoors in the cold hours of each day.  Hours and shifts vary but they do involve late afternoon thru early morning.  This is a seasonal position may be full-time or part-time.  Most seasons this position slows down in early January and transitions to lift operation or other areas that need help.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Pay and raises will be determined by the Department Manager.  Raises are granted on an individual basis depending on performance as determined by manager.  Employees in good standing (i.e. consistently work their scheduled shifts, are on-time to shift, etc.) will receive free skiing, meal discounts, a discount at the Gift Shop, and other benefits as described in Employee Guidebook.  

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires good physical condition, as it requires strenuous outdoor activity.  Be well groomed, work well with others, and have a good public image when working around skiers. This position requires weekends, evenings, and holidays.  This position involves working with a wide variety of machines, should have a strong mechanical background as well as respect for the equipment and tools.  Applicant must be 18 years old.

 

TO APPLY:

Complete an application on our website www.sundownmtn.com

Or in person at the Group Office

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT CHRIS MACDONALD (563) 556-6676 Ext. 123 for day work

CONTACT GARY SCHMIT (563) 556-6676-Ext 146 for night work

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The mechanic is responsible for the routine maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment in the physical operation of the ski area.  This equipment includes, is not limited to, snow cats, snow machines, dozers, tractors. Trucks, ATV’S, chairlifts.  The mechanic will take direction from, answer to the Mountain Manager but must work well with others in the department.

Sundown Mountain Resort is a quality winter recreation resort.  Friendly customer service is vital to our operation.  We believe you will best serve the department you request; however, when staffing is needed in another area, we may be required to temporarily take a turn using your best customer service training.

 

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The Assistant Mechanic is a part-time and 1 full-time seasonal positions are open.  Pay and raises will be determined by the Mountain Manager.  Employees in good standing (i. e. work all scheduled shifts, are on-time for all shifts, etc.) will receive free skiing, meal discounts, and other benefits as described in the Employee Guidebook.  Employee benefits are NOT transferable.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires good physical condition as the position requires strenuous both indoors and out. Applicant should be well-groomed, polite, work well with others, and present a good public image when working around skiers. 
This position requires weekend, evenings, and holiday work.  Applicants must be 18 years of age. Experience in the following areas helpful: Gas/Diesel engines, Welding, Hydraulics, Maintenance records, and Lubricants.

 

TO APPLY 

Complete an application on our website www.sundownmtn.com

Or in person at the Group Office

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT CHRIS MACDONALD (563) 556-6676 Ext. 123

Indoor:

We have currently filled all indoor positions at this time. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates on open positions as they become available on this page.

Must be at least 16 years of age or older with the exception of **Kids’ Park, Custodial/Janitorial, and Ski Corral – must be 14 years of age or older**

Sundown Mountain is a winter recreation resort. Quality, friendly customer service is vital to our operation. If you like working with the public, learning new skills, and having your summers free – this is the place for you. Everyone is encouraged to apply and join the fun! You may participate in departmental cross-training and be required to work in another department depending on workloads and scheduling.

Sundown Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.

Join the fun this season and apply today!

Please complete and email to [email protected]

What are other employees saying about working at Sundown Mountain Resort?

If you love skiing, you are in Heaven (and in Iowa). Sundown is a family owned ski resort where everyone is family. The people that work there are fun outdoor people with a passion for fun in the snow, It is a short season in Iowa Mid November to Early March.
Professional Ski Instructor
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Fun working place, with great people. Great place to work, love helping customers out in anyway I can, Love the employees I work with. kind of a fast pace job. love skiing and teaching kids how to use the equipment.
Shift Manager
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Very easy day at work. I learned to be patient with people. I loved the people that I worked with. The kids were great to handle. Very easy dealing with kids. The people working there are great. Overall a very good place.
Ski Lift Operator
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