Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

When the sun goes down and temperatures drop below freezing, our snowmakers gear-up and head out on the mountain.  Facing challenging weather and difficult mountain terrain, our snowmakers perform the physically demanding job of tending to our snowmaking equipment.  This position plays an instrumental role in creating the product that our guests enjoy: advanced, intermediate, beginner terrain, learning areas, terrain parks and racecourses.  It all starts with our snowmakers.  Candidates for this position must be willing to work long hours in a fast-paced team environment.  Job essentials include: carrying equipment down the mountain; operating snow guns; safely working around high air and water pressures; clearing snow from snowmaking hoses, hydrants and equipment; and safe operation of snowmobiles. 

Please watch this video for more insight on our snowmaking operation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvnWIqixs8k

Basic Requirements:

Must have a positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment

Must have an interest in learning about the process of making snow

Must have a willingness to work 12-hour shifts, day or night

Ability to work outside in a mountain environment during harsh conditions

Ability to walk through deep snow while carrying heavy equipment and tools (50+ pounds)

Ability to move large volumes of snow with a shovel

Minimum of 2 years experience snowmaking required

Is a champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Number of employees supervised: 5

Positions Supervised: 2

Responsible for: Training

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.

Be a champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations.

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-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “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.

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $25+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

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.   

POWDR-Eldora 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 Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.