Location: Frisco, Colorado

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Terrain Park Groomer Level 4

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $22.00 to $24.40+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. 

Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.   

Job Summary:

The Terrain Park Groomer Level 4 will assist the Terrain Park Manager and Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor in the overall delivery of the Terrain Park focusing on snow-cat operations. Individual is responsible for helping with building and maintaining the terrain parks. Will assist supervisor and lead with all terrain park builds and events. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrated skills: 

Performs utility-oriented tasks- i.e. moving jibs etc. 

Sets up grooming pattern with minimal turnarounds and a seamless finished product 

Maintains overall grade of original park through regular snow management 

Constantly counters migration of snow due to gravity, weather, and skier traffic 

Capable of demonstrating a finish grade back-blade on small and narrow takeoffs 

Fills ruts and re-shapes lips on takeoffs as necessary 

Cuts crisp takeoff lips requiring little to no handwork 

Capable of smooth tiller drop on takeoffs, leaving smooth transition from approach to lip 

Corduroy angle matches angle of intended trajectory for each feature 

Refreshes landings, breakovers, and decks as necessary 

Maintains a visually pleasing, parallel grooming pattern throughout the entire park 

Tills to within 2 feet of hard features with no contact 

Leaves no chunks, wind rows, or other imperfections 

Creates a finished product that is ready to ride with little to no hand work necessary 

Equipment operating: 

Able to remove and install most Jibs and features 

Capable of changing lips of most takeoffs to alter trajectory or change character 

Tears down and rebuilds takeoffs as necessary 

Refreshes features by re-grading landings, adding deck height, etc. 

Demolishes features as necessary based on communication from supervisor 

Can Move snow guns safely without damage 

Understands and executes efficient snow moving processes 

Capable of building appropriate size and shape mounds of snow as directed 

Maintains an orderly, efficient, and dirt-free snow farming area 

Maximizes use of snow while leaving sufficient base on entire trail 

Stacks, cuts, and finishes decks and landings appropriate to layout ordered 

Builds takeoffs to suit under the guidance of lead builder 

Constructs jib platforms and installs any size or shape jib with appropriate labor 

Can run both winch cat and zaugg at a basic level 

Guest Service Duties: 

Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park 

Stay current with industry trends and standards 

Other Duties as Assigned: 

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.  

Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. 

This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Adapts daily maintenance plan as weather and resources change 

Helps implements and delegates shift work list 

Assist Leads in guiding team of laborers to switch over and install features as needed 

Works with supervisor to develop timing strategies based on weather, resources, etc. 

Able to lead park maintenance operators and make priority and strategy decisions daily 

Capable of ensuring shift park grooming plan is complete 

Ensures timely opening of parks as assigned daily 

Communicates with snowmaking for correct snow placement and assists in execution 

Personal Attributes:

Is honest and has the highest integrity 

Is able to handle and manage confidential information 

Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines 

Follows established policies and procedures 

Is supportive of Core Values 

Sets the example for others and is above reproach 

Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules. 

Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues. 

Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment 

Is flexible with hours and days of work 

Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week 

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life 

Basic Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old 

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. 

Must be able to work with hand and power tools 

Must have a valid US Driver’s license 

2 years’ cat operations experience required 

1 year Terrain Park building experience required 

Trail grooming experience required 

Must have strong skiing or snowboarding skills and have knowledge of freestyle skiing/riding 

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

Must be able to groom the whole park start to finish 

Snowmaking experience preferred 

Google Sketch-up experience preferred 

Welding experience preferred 

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 3rd.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

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