Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 2

POWDR•Frisco, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This individual is responsible for helping with building and maintaining the terrain parks and will assist the supervisor and lead with all terrain park grooming needs. This position is a seasonal role and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. The role requires the candidate to function as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with guests and employees, upholding a professional image, and continually striving to exceed guest expectations.

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.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to groom the whole park start to finish.
Snowmaking experience preferred.
Google Sketch-up experience preferred.
Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs utility-oriented tasks such as moving jibs.
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.
Demonstrates a finish grade back-blade on small and narrow takeoffs.
Installs 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.
Performs smooth tiller drop on takeoffs, leaving a smooth transition from approach to lip.
Ensures corduroy angle matches the 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 necessary.
Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park.
Stay current with industry trends and standards.