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.

Job Title: Snowmaking Maintenance Technician and Welder

Job Status: Year Round 11 Months

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $26.50 to $29.70+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. 

• Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.  Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.   

Job Summary:

Performs and/or coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs on all snowmaking equipment and machinery.  Tasked with most welding projects, including but not limited to, (Structure, Repair, Pipeline, fabrication).   Assists in the training of all department employees to operate efficiently and safety all department equipment to include pumps, compressors, electric motors, valves, snowmobiles, computerized control system, and all other functions as system support would require. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all systems and department equipment. 

• Welding Duties include: pipeline work, lateral and main line repair, structure welding, fabrication, cutting torch and grinding,  

• Performs maintenance and repairs as required by PM procedures, equipment manufacturers or equipment failure. 

• Coordinates purchasing of all maintenance tools, lubricants, filters, supplies and parts per approved budgets and management directives. 

• Keeps appropriate facilities and equipment in clean, good working order.  Includes painting, hydrant repair during the snowmaking season and after shut down, etc. 

• Coordinates and performs specific capital expansion installation projects, such as pipeline component installation, etc. 

• Coordinates repairs and maintenance functions performed by contractors and consultants on all Snowmaking equipment. 

• Coordinates heavy equipment needs for repairs and assigned capital projects. 

• Operation of equipment specific to job requirements, i.e., snow grooming vehicles, snowmobiles, 4x4 ATV’s, trucks, etc. 

• Keeps all record keeping in relation to repairs and preventive maintenance. 

• Welds and fabricates, in order to affect emergency repairs to high pressures of snowmaking, night or day and under all weather conditions. 

• Operates the snowmaking system as needed. 

• Consults with manuals, trade publications, trade associations, vendors, fellow employees, outside schools and training programs in order to stay up to date in new maintenance technologies to improve the efficiency and production of our operation. 

• Assists in budget preparation – operational and capital. 

• Produces safety awareness and handling regulations as put forth in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for regulated substances. 

• Trains employees in the proper use, storage and handling of all hazardous materials used in snowmaking process. 

• Assists with day to day supervision of department. 

• Coordinates and assists Electrical Maintenance in high voltage maintenance of the system. 

• Assist in hiring/discipline and training of department personnel. 

• Assist in good effective departmental communications. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

Other Duties as Assigned: 

• 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. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for snowmaking personnel, pertaining to the care and use of the facilities and associated equipment and tools. 

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity. 

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information. 

• Professional appearance.  Adheres to all grooming guidelines. 

• Follows established policies and procedures. 

• Is supportive of Core Values. 

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach. 

• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules. 

• Is organized in tasks.  Sees projects through to the finish.  Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues. 

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment. 

• Is flexible with hours and days of work. 

• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. 

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life. 

Basic Requirements:

• Able to work night or day under inclement weather, extreme conditions, summer or winter outside. 

• Able to lift 75 lbs. and ski or carry heavy loads. 

• Must have a valid US Driver’s license. 

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication 

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• High school, trade school or engineering training 

• Five years as full-time mechanic or plant engineer 

• Ski area or snowmaking experience 

• Certified welder or equivalent 

• Working knowledge of computers and how they relate to records specific to preventive maintenance. 

• Proficient skier or snowboarder 

• Working knowledge of total snowmaking plant, its individual parts and how they interrelate. 

• Above average aptitude in math as required to troubleshoot and calibrate complex systems. 

• Colorado Snowmobile Certificate 

Position was originally posted on July 6th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 9th.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

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