Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 2
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. The individual is responsible for helping with building and maintaining the terrain parks. They will assist the supervisor and lead with all terrain park grooming needs. This is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. 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.
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- 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 necessary
- Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park
- Stay current with industry trends and standards
Benefits
- Season pass for employees/dependents
- Privileges at several other resorts
- Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
