Summer 2026: Golf Course Maintenance Technician
About The Position
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. To participate in the maintenance of the golf course and surrounding areas in order to maintain healthy turf conditions and provide the best playing conditions possible. 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.
Requirements
- Must have a valid US Driver’s license
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to sit and operate machinery for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to follow both oral and written directions
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must be at least 18 years old
Nice To Haves
- One or more years golf course maintenance or similar experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the game of golf preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of golf course equipment to include mowers, utility carts, weed eaters, sod cutters, etc.
- Be at work on time for all scheduled shifts dressed in a golf course provided uniform.
- General Labor- Raking, Shoveling, and cleanup of debris and trash on maintained turf and surrounding areas.
- Daily Course Preparation - Includes hole cutting, tee placement, bunker raking, ball mark repair, closure maintenance, cart path maintenance, hazard marking, etc.
- Requires basic knowledge of the rules of golf.
- Equipment Maintenance – Requires proper check out of vehicles, notifying mechanic or supervisor of any issues, keeping vehicles fueled and clean.
- Irrigation System Maintenance - Assist irrigation foreman or other with repairs of the irrigation system, requires hand digging and clean up.
- Guest Relations - Communicate effectively and positively with golfing guests, and all guests of the resort. Contact with the golfing public is constant. Communicate as needed with the golf shop staff, outside staff and golfing public about course conditions, start times, etc.
- Safety - Take all measures to ensure that self, other staff members, and guests work and play safely.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, Assistant Superintendent or Golf Course manager.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
