Winter 26/27: Base Crew Level 1

POWDR • Copper Mountain, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with upkeep and maintenance of outdoor areas assigned to the Base Operations Department. Safely, efficiently, and effectively operate departmental tools and equipment to complete assigned work. Duties include village and base-area maintenance, snow and ice removal, guest assistance and information, upkeep of signs, walkways, fixtures, ski racks, equipment, vehicles, and work areas, and support for construction, special events, parking and traffic control, and other Mountain Operations departments. The role also includes operating the village tow truck, providing jump-start service, moving abandoned vehicles, keeping required records, and developing equipment-operation skills, including loader operation and preparation for a Commercial Driver’s License. The position is seasonal, with hours that may fluctuate based on business volume. Crew members are expected to represent Copper Mountain professionally and help provide a positive guest experience.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle and operate objects, tools, and controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision of 20/20 or correctable to near 20/20.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with guests and employees.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, including any hours of the day and any days of the week.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Maintain a reliable work attendance record.
• Willingness to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with provided training if working in a CORE position.

Nice To Haves

• Great guest-relations experience and a welcoming attitude.
• Ability to complete a defensive-driving course.
• Willingness to work overtime at short notice.
• Able to work an early-morning or late-afternoon shift.
• Interest in developing construction and equipment skills.
• Ability to recognize and maintain high standards for finish detail and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily village and base-area maintenance, including removing trash, emptying trash cans, removing dirt and sand, sweeping, and removing graffiti.
• Provide guests with courteous and accurate information about weather, ski reports, events, activities, facilities, and services around Copper Mountain Village.
• Maintain knowledge of village fire access routes, building and lift locations, ski racks and trails, and trash-can locations.
• Maintain permanent and temporary village signs, including their attachment, spacing, and alignment.
• Maintain walkways and sidewalks by removing snow and ice, marking obstacles, removing hazards, sweeping, applying traction control, and ensuring adequate drainage.
• Maintain village ski racks, including removing stickers, preventing racks from freezing to the ground, removing snow, and repairing or replacing parts.
• Maintain village fixtures such as trash cans, tie walls, sewers, drains, culverts, display vehicles, benches, drain covers, grates, and light posts.
• Remove snow and snow piles from common areas by hand or machine and mark hazards, obstacles, fixtures, and accessories as directed.
• Develop and use skills with departmental tools and light equipment, including maintenance and construction tools, skid steer, tamper, and sweeper.
• Provide labor for construction and maintenance projects and support special-event setup, operations, and teardown.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and tools; report repair or replacement needs to the foreman or Vehicle Maintenance Department.
• Keep work areas, locker facilities, work sites, and company vehicles orderly.
• Assist parking and traffic-control crews with guest direction, especially on high-volume days or when needed.
• Assist Mountain Operations and other departments with assigned labor duties.
• Deliver equipment and supplies for operations and complete related recordkeeping and cost tracking.
• Operate the village tow truck safely and provide guests with jump-start assistance.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs on the village tow truck, tools, and other department vehicles, and report needs to the appropriate staff.
• Remove abandoned vehicles from parking lots and keep accurate towing records, including date, location, vehicle identification, problems, comments, reason, and new location.
• Develop loader-operation skills for snow and snow-pack removal, summer projects, sanding, equipment relocation, and related work; learn maintenance and recordkeeping for loader chains and implement cutting edges.
• Complete training to develop skills toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Complete paperwork to help supervisors track labor hours, particularly hours worked on billable projects.
• Maintain reliable attendance and assist with training new crew members.
• Represent Copper Mountain professionally, follow its policies and values, and work to exceed guest expectations.

Benefits

• Season pass for employees and dependents.
• Privileges at several other resorts.
• Discount programs for food and beverage, retail and rental, tickets, and other offerings.
• Competitive benefits.
• Employee housing.
• A unique work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed