Winter Operations Technician

Town of Frisco

Frisco (CO)

On-site

USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Ski pass at Copper Mountain

Summit Foundation Ski Medallion

Housing opportunity

Job summary

Town of Frisco is seeking a Winter Operations Technician to maintain equipment in the Frisco Adventure Park and Nordic Center. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance, snowmaking, lift and rope tow operation, and safe, independent problem solving.

This full-time seasonal, hourly position reports to the Adventure Park Operations Manager and requires availability on holidays, evenings, and weekends; start date 10/19/2026 with season ending around 4/11/2027.

Qualifications

Required – High School Diploma or GED.
Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of ski area equipment.
One or more seasons operating lifts such as magic carpet or rope tow.
Welding skills/knowledge preferred.
CPR/AED & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on park vehicles and equipment (snow cats, snowmobiles, UTV, snowmaking gear, lifts).
Diagnose issues using diagnostic systems and document maintenance in software.
Maintain safe shop and fuel systems; follow safety practices for all machinery.
Snow removal and winter operations to support park amenities.
Provide excellent customer service to park guests and communicate professionally.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Lift operations

Welding

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic systems

Fleet/Equipment software

Job description

Limited housing opportunity for seasonal, FULL-TIME employees
SKI FREE @ Copper
Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving

This full-time seasonal, hourly position, works in the maintenance shop and grounds of the Frisco Adventure Park. The individual works closely with the Recreation Service Technician and reports to Frisco Adventure Park Operations Manager.

This individual is responsible for diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on equipment, vehicles, magic carpet and rope tow at the Frisco Adventure Park and Nordic Center operations. This individual's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, snow maintenance tasks such as snowmaking, snow removal and storage based on operational needs. Must be safety focused, highly organized, able to work independently to solve problems, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to appropriately carry out the needs of the operation. This is a physically demanding position requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, and manual labor. This position also includes indoor work related to maintenance documentation, electronic service logs and shop manuals.

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Winter Operations Technician? There are many reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more?

Desired start date: 10/19/2026 & estimated end-of-season date: 4/11/2027

Schedule requires holidays, evenings, and weekends. Generally four (4), ten (10) hour shifts. Operating seven (7) days a week.

Position Title: Winter Operations Technician
Department: Recreation
Cost Center: 1160
Employee Type: Seasonal, Full-time
Allocations: 10-1160-4005
Pay Type/FLSA: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Pay Grade: Pay Grade T4
Reports to: Adventure Park Operations Manager
Financial/budget responsibility: None
Number of Cost Centers responsible for: None
Frequent internal contacts: Adventure Park Staff, Nordic Center Staff, Public Works Staff
Frequent external contacts: Adventure Park guests, Nordic Center guests, N/A
Number of employees under supervision and titles: None
Job Location: Onsite

Essential Functions

Performs or assists with mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on Adventure Park vehicles and equipment including snow cats, snowmobiles, utility vehicles, snowmaking equipment, surface lift, rope tow and all other related equipment.
Must be proficient and trained on all operating equipment and able to diagnose/understand what are normal/needs to be fixed on equipment as issues arise.
Assists the Recreation Service Technician in maintaining an inventory of parts, accessories, materials, and tools for re-occurring service requirements.
Input vehicle, equipment, surface lift, rope tow data in software system/record keeping.
Diagnose vehicle and equipment issues using provided diagnostic systems.
Maintains a clean and safe shop facility, storage yard and fuel system.
Operates equipment safely and in accordance with training, wears appropriate personal protective equipment, and reports any unsafe work conditions or practices to supervisor.
Maintains all preventative maintenance programs set forth by the Recreation Service Technician and Frisco Adventure Park Operations Manager.
Follows industry safety practices regarding use of technical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, the magic carpet, rope tow, snow guns, snow blowers, and all other machinery.
Utilizes diagnostic and testing equipment such as pressure gauges, compression testers, battery testers and chargers.
Utilizes hoisting equipment such as vehicle lifts, jack stands and wheel dollies.
Assists with fluid and equipment lubrication including oil, DEF, greasing, coolant and brake flushes.
Assists with fabrication and welding for structural repairs of equipment and/or terrain park features. May include equipment operation of, metal grinders, drill press and bench vise.
Will maintain safe shop work environment by utilizing pressure washer, vacuums, spill containment and PPE as necessary.
Inspect Frisco Adventure Park for possible hazards and take steps to rectify any hazards and communicate these in a timely manner to management.
Snow removal utilizing plows, snowblowers and shovels to carry out operations of the Frisco Adventure Park amenities.
Reports unsafe issues or machinery to management in a timely manner. Takes appropriate action to rectify issue.
Provide exceptional customer service to all Adventure Park guests by giving appropriate information, directions and conducting all interactions with a smile, eye contact and clear communication.
Assists in all aspects of Frisco Adventure operations as necessary.
Assists with Recreation Department special events and operations as needed.
Communicate in a timely and professional manner with citizens, visitors, and Town of Frisco staff.
Adheres to all Town of Frisco and Recreation Department policies and procedures, including but not limited to; safety and maintaining grooming / uniform standards.
Works in a team-based environment supporting the Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Director and Managers.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

Marginal Duties

Operate Frisco Adventure Park technical equipment, such as loading and unloading of the magic carpet and rope tow.
Make snow with snow guns, high pressure water, pump and high voltage electricity.
Check temperature and humidity multiple times throughout snowmaking shifts and assist in the training of novice staff on procedures.
Monitor weather to optimize snow production.
Maximize snow production capabilities through operational variables and shared goals.
Works with snow making equipment and hand tools to carry out surface preparations at the Frisco Adventure Park and Frisco Nordic Center.

Other Essential Responsibilities

This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job. As a public servant, physical presence is necessary to effectively perform essential duties, support operational needs, collaborate with team members, provide direct service to the public and internal stakeholders, utilize on-site equipment and resources, and maintain effective communication, responsiveness, and accountability in serving the community.
Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned.
Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance.

Specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed for position:

Education:

Required – High School Diploma or GED

Computer Operations:

Preferred – Fleet/Equipment Record Keeping Software or Database Knowledge

Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations:

Required: CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within the first 6 months. Training provided by the Town.)
Required – Valid Driver’s License with Clean Record

Previous Work Experience:

Required – Minimum of two (2) years of mechanical maintenance skills, working knowledge of trouble shooting, equipment repairs.
Required – One (1) or more seasons of operation and maintenance of ski area lifts such as magic carpet surface lift and/or rope tow.
Required – One (1) or more seasons of operation and maintenance of snowmaking equipment and snow surface vehicles such as snowcat, snowmobile, tracked UTV.
Required – One (1) or more seasons of welding skills/knowledge
Preferred – Knowledge of electrical and fuel systems
Preferred – Knowledge of diesel systems

Previous Supervisory Exercised:

Language Ability:

Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Decision Making Ability:

Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.

Other:

Required: Ability to pass a background investigation.

Physical Demands

Weight

LIFTING: Does the job require weight to be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

Activities

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: How much on the job time is spent performing the following?

Up to 10 Pounds

2/3 OR MORE

Standing

2/3 OR MORE

Up to 25 Pounds

2/3 OR MORE

Walking

2/3 OR MORE

Up to 50 Pounds

2/3 OR MORE

Sitting

UP TO 1/3

Up to 100 Pounds

UP TO 1/3

Using hands to finger, hands to feel

2/3 OR MORE

More than 100 Pounds

UP TO 1/3

Reaching with hands and arms

2/3 OR MORE

Climb or balance

2/3 OR MORE

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

2/3 OR MORE

Talk or hear

2/3 OR MORE

Taste or smell

UP TO 1/3

Other Physical Activities Requirements or Physical Demands

Indoor/Outdoor:

Indoor and outdoor work environment. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials or Noise:

High risk – Possible contact with various chemicals. Exposure to sun, heat, cold, dust, oil, grease and other conditions and chemicals commonly found in a maintenance shop environment.

Holidays/Weekends/Evenings:

Yes, both.

Equipment Used in Job:

Trucks, UTV, snowmobiles, snowcats, hand and power tools, high electrical voltage high pressure snowmaking equipment including snow guns and water pump, trailers, loaders, skid steers.

Other: