Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 2

Powdr Corp.; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,613; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for employees/dependents

Discount programs (food, retail, tickets)

Job summary

Powdr Corp. is seeking a Terrain Park Groomer Level 2 at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado. The role includes assisting with park maintenance and grooming, ensuring quality and safety for guests. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of cat operations experience, strong skiing or snowboarding skills, and a commitment to guest service.

This seasonal position offers competitive pay based on experience, alongside benefits such as a season pass and discounts at various resort facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of cat operations experience required.
• 1 year of terrain park building experience required.
• Experience with snowmaking and welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grooming and maintaining the terrain park.
• Demonstrate utility-oriented tasks as needed.
• Provide exceptional guest service while maintaining park standards.

Skills

Skiing or snowboarding skills

Cat operations experience

Terrain park building experience

Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mountain radio/walkie-talkies

Job description

## Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 2Applylocations: Frisco, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6386**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 2**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 2 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 grooming needs. **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* Able to install 2 panel and smaller jibs including 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 necessaryGuest Service Duties:* Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park* Stay current with industry trends and standardsOther 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.**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 preferredThis position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, July 8thPOWDR-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.