Winter Terrain Park Groomer Level 2

Terrain Park Groomer Level 2

Job Status:
Seasonal

Location:

Frisco, Colorado

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75miles 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.

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 (food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

The Terrain Park Groomer Level2 will assist the Terrain Park Manager and Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor in the overall delivery of the Terrain Park focusing on snow‑cat operations. The individual is responsible for helping with building and maintaining the terrain parks and will assist the supervisor and lead with all terrain park grooming needs.

• 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
• Able to install 2‑panel and smaller jibs including 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

• Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park
• Stay current with industry trends and standards

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.

• Honest and has the highest integrity
• Can handle and manage confidential information
• Professional appearance; adheres to all grooming guidelines
• Follows established policies and procedures
• Supportive of Core Values
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Comfortable in challenging established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules
• 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
• Flexible with hours and days of work
• Can 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

• 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 of cat operations experience required
• 1 year of Terrain Park building experience required
• Trail grooming experience required
• Must have strong skiing or snowboarding skills and have knowledge of freestyle skiing/riding
• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie‑talkies for communication

• Must be able to groom the whole park start to finish
• Snow making experience preferred
• Google Sketch‑up experience preferred
• Welding experience preferred

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, July
15th.