Winter 25/26: Terrain Park Groomer Level 4 - Full-time / Part-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 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 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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