Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 3

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, 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 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 assigned daily  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  This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication  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, July 29th POWDR-Copper Mountain, LL