Base Operations Supervisor

Powdr-Copper Mountain, LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Season pass for employees

Discount programs

Job summary

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is seeking a Base Operations Supervisor to oversee daily base and equipment crews at Copper Mountain Resort, CO. The role emphasizes scheduling, security, and timely service aligned with goals. Excellent leadership and safety focus are essential.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, budget awareness, and coordinating with internal and external partners. The position is year-round and full-time with competitive compensation and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising base operations or field crews.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily base operations and equipment crews to meet service levels.
• Recruit, train, retain, evaluate, and motivate personnel in assigned area.
• Coordinate staff schedules and project needs for timely, safe delivery of services.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Safety awareness

Scheduling

Education

High School diploma

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: Base Operations Supervisor

Job Status: Year Round Full Time

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $2,307.69 to $2,500.00+ biweekly amount, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options
• season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts
• discount programs (food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.)

Job Summary

Provides for the day to day supervision, coordination, administration and organization of the Base operations for the Mountain Operations Division to include scheduling, receipt, security, storage and disbursement of available equipment, manpower and materials in order to provide Employees, Guests, Business Units and strategic partners with reliable, safe and timely service aligned with approved goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the Base & Equipment crews to include general village/ FF & E maintenance functions and equipment operations to insure that assignments are achieved in a timely, safe and effective manner meeting service level expectations.
• Manage the recruiting, training, retention, termination, evaluation and motivation of all personnel assigned to insure effective, innovative and professional competent operations that align with corporate values and goals.
• Assist in formulation and implementation of tactical plans to meet service level expectations to include construction/event/maintenance objectives.
• Maintain proficient understanding of legal and risk management issues as directed by management to insure appropriate levels of understanding and practice exist within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to preparation and compliance with department goals and objectives.
• Provide for the physical maintenance of assigned base facilities, warehouse buildings, assigned equipment & vehicles.
• Provide a safe work environment, while complying with all state and federal safety regulations, including OSHA, CDOT and local fire codes.
• Maintain assigned base facilities in a clean, orderly condition.
• Administer, coordinate and schedule staff assignments in order to achieve timely, safe, efficient, and cost effective project requirements that meet expectations.
• Compile and appraise special projects in order to provide safe & timely completion within the scope of project’s needs, available manpower & equipment.
• Monitor and record all appropriate administrative data to include labor, material and supply expense, equipment availability etc. to insure department and project evaluation.
• Coordinate appropriate intercompany and contract services invoicing.
• Assist in the preparation, evaluation & administration of project bids, proposals and contracts provided by vendors/contractors for outside services, materials and equipment to ensure company objectives are met on a timely basis within the scope of approved budgets.
• Assist in accident investigations involving Base Operations resources to determine cause of accidents and makes recommendations to establish a safe environment for employees, guests and homeowners.
• Assist in the development, administration and allocation of expenses associated with department budgets and assigned projects.
• Maintain effective inter and intra department communications and relations with Business Units to ensure harmonious and effective operations.
• Maintain effective communication with outside agencies and associations to ensure company objectives are accomplished to include the Village Company, Metro District, County Road & Bridge, Xcel Energy, Sheriff, State Patrol, Department of Transportation and State Highway Department, etc.
• Conduct required safety courses and maintain safety attendance records

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. All Leadership team members are expected to participate in the company’s Front Line Assist program to assist in operations as needed, as well as to participate in Leadership events such as meetings, required trainings, and participating in employee dinners/events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for providing leadership, motivation, planning, work assignments including schedule and deadlines, directing, reviewing work, quality control, expense control, hiring and discipline, coaching and development of subordinates and staff. Oversees 16 members of the Base crew.

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 have a valid Class A or B Driver’s License.
• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted.
• This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, finger, feel or operate objects, tools and controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, smell.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform nighttime job responsibilities.

Preferred Experience and Special Skills

• High School diploma
• College degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent job experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Five years construction/maintenance/project supervision experience.
• Three years of equipment operations experience.
• Must be proficient Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License, class B air brake endorsement or the ability to receive one with 90 days.
• Working knowledge in grounds/facility maintenance or related experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse and purchasing operations.
• Working knowledge of surveying techniques and the ability to read, understand and adjust engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrate excellent guest Service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flagger Certification
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification

Position was originally posted on Thursday, August 27th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 2nd.

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.

POWDR is an adventure lifestylecompanythat inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places.POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; SnowbirdinUtah; andSilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts throughsummer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah,Woodward PA in Pennsylvania,Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.