Winter 26/27: Terrain Park Groomer Level 3

POWDR•Frisco, CO

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Terrain Park Groomer Level 3 will assist the Terrain Park Manager and Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor in the overall delivery of the Terrain Park focusing on snow-cat operations. Individual is responsible for helping with building and maintaining the terrain parks. Will assist supervisor and lead with all terrain park builds and events.

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
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
Able to remove and install most 3 panel and smaller jibs
Capable of changing lips of most takeoffs to alter trajectory or change character
Tears down and rebuilds takeoffs as necessary
Refreshes features by re-grading landings, adding deck height, etc.
Demolishes features as necessary based on communication from supervisor
Can move snow guns safely without damage
Can do some basic Zaugg and winch cat work
Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park
Stay current with industry trends and standards
Adapts daily maintenance plan as weather and resources change
Implements and delegates shift work list
Guides team of laborers to switch over and install features as needed
Works with supervisor to develop timing strategies based on weather, resources, etc.
Able to lead park maintenance operators and make priority and strategy decisions daily
Capable of ensuring shift park grooming plan is complete
Ensures timely opening of parks as assigned daily
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.