Winter Terrain Park Groomer Level 3

Position: Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 3
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 3

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 3 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, break overs, 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 3 panel and smaller jibs 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

Can do some basic Zaugg and winch cat work 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

Implements and delegates shift work list Guides 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…