Snowmaking Maintenance Technician and Welder

POWDR; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Life/disability

Employee season pass

Discount programs

Job summary

Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado is seeking a Snowmaking Maintenance Technician and Welder to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on snowmaking equipment, including welding, fabrication, and system upgrades. The role requires coordinating with staff and contractors, operating snowmaking gear, and ensuring safety and reliability across all facilities.

Colorado Snowmobile Certificate preferred; valid US driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High school, trade school, or engineering training.
• Five years as full-time mechanic or plant engineer.
• Colorado Snowmobile Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements preventive maintenance for all systems.
• Welds and fabricates for emergency repairs on high pressure snowmaking.
• Operates snowmaking equipment as needed.
• Coordinates maintenance with contractors and budget planning.
• Keeps records of repairs and PM activities.

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:

Snowmaking Maintenance Technician and Welder

Job Status:

Year Round 11 Months

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation:Proposed hiringrate of $26.50to $29.70+,actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits:This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; seasonpassfor employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.Several discount programs (i.e.food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.)alsoavailable.

Job Summary:

Performs and/or coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs on all snowmaking equipmentand machinery.Tasked with most welding projects, including but not limited to, (Structure, Repair, Pipeline, fabrication).Assistsin the training of all department employees tooperateefficiently and safety all department equipment to include pumps, compressors, electric motors, valves, snowmobiles, computerized control system, and all other functions as system support would require.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all systems and department equipment.

• Welding Dutiesinclude:pipeline work, lateral and main line repair, structure welding, fabrication, cutting torch and grinding,

• Performs maintenance and repairs as required by PM procedures, equipmentmanufacturersor equipment failure.

• Coordinatespurchasing ofall maintenance tools, lubricants, filters, supplies and parts per approved budgets and management directives.

• Keepsappropriate facilitiesand equipment in clean, good working order.Includes painting, hydrant repair during the snowmaking season and aftershutdown, etc.

• Coordinates and performsspecific capital expansion installation projects, such as pipelinecomponentinstallation, etc.

• Coordinates repairs and maintenance functions performed by contractors and consultants on all Snowmaking equipment.

• Coordinates heavy equipment needs for repairs and assigned capital projects.

• Operation of equipment specific to job requirements, i.e., snow grooming vehicles, snowmobiles, 4x4 ATV’s, trucks, etc.

• Keeps all record keeping in relation to repairs and preventive maintenance.

• Welds and fabricates,in order toaffect emergency repairs to high pressures of snowmaking, night or day and under all weather conditions.

• Operates the snowmaking system as needed.

• Consults with manuals, trade publications, trade associations, vendors, fellow employees, outside schools and training programsin order tostay up to date in new maintenance technologies to improve the efficiency and production of ouroperation.

• Assistsin budget preparation – operational and capital.

• Produces safety awareness and handling regulations as put forth in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for regulated substances.

• Trains employees in the proper use, storage and handling of all hazardous materials used insnowmakingprocess.

• Assistswithday to daysupervision ofdepartment.

• Coordinates andassistsElectrical Maintenance in high voltage maintenance of the system.

• Assistin hiring/discipline and training of department personnel.

• Assistin good effective departmental communications.

• All other duties as assigned.

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 andtransferothers.

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for snowmaking personnel,pertaining tothe care and use of the facilities and associated equipment and tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Ishonest and has the highest integrity.

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information.

• Professional appearance.Adheresto all grooming guidelines.

• Followsestablished policies and procedures.

• Is supportive of CoreValues.

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach.

• Iscomfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but onceestablished,issupportive of those rules.

• Is organized in tasks.Seesprojects 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.

• Isflexible with hours and days of work.

• Is able towork any hours of the day, any days of the week.

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to havegoodbalance in life.

Basic Requirements:

• Able to work night or day under inclement weather, extreme conditions,summeror winter outside.

• Able to lift 75 lbs. and ski or carry heavy loads.

• Must have a valid US Driver’s license.

• Mustbe at least 18years old.

• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• High school, tradeschoolor engineering training

• Five years as full-time mechanic or plant engineer

• Ski area or snowmaking experience

• Certified welder or equivalent

• Working knowledge of computers and how they relate to records specific to preventive maintenance.

• Proficient skier or snowboarder

• Working knowledge of total snowmakingplant, its individual parts and how they interrelate.

• Above average aptitude in math asrequiredto troubleshoot and calibrate complex systems.

• Colorado Snowmobile Certificate

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, July 29th

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.