Winter 25/26: Terrain Park Groomer Level 5 - Full-time

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 5

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $24.50 to $27.40+, 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 5 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 assisting in supervision, building, maintaining, training and motivation of grooming team. They will also be responsible for assisting with daily risk management of terrain park venue including the design, build, testing of features and completion of daily logs. 

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 

• 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  

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

• Can run both winch cat and zaugg at a high level 

• Efficiently moves large quantities of snow 

• Builds features from extra small to large, with consistent and reliable results 

• Can be relied upon to build consistent, fun, and flaw free features of all sizes 

• Has a basic understanding of troubleshooting procedures for grooming machines 

• Highly skilled with both winch cat and zaugg 

• Shows clear understanding of feature spacing, flow, and likely traffic patterns 

• Creates new, well thought out features that cater to the appropriate demographic 

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:

• Helps implements and delegates shift work list 

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

• Assist Leads to oversee crew of laborers and utility operators to accomplish logistical tasks 

• Communicates with snowmaking for correct snow placement and assists in execution 

• Implements predetermined park layout 

• Makes on the spot changes to feature layout based on snow levels, time, or other factors 

• Capable of leading build team to efficiently achieve professional results 

• Understands all principles associated with all types of feature construction 

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:

• 5 years’ cat operations experience required 

• 3 years’ Terrain Park building experience required 

• Must be able to build/maintain 99% of features within parks 

• Zaugg experience preferred 

• Winch experience preferred 

• Trail grooming experience required 

• Snowmaking experience preferred 

• Google Sketch-up experience preferred 

• Welding experience preferred 

• Half pipe experience preferred 

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 10th.

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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