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.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into the resort's daily operations. As a pivotal component of the resort’s functionality, you will engage in a diverse range of tasks across the entire mountain. We seek candidates who are not only enthusiastic, outgoing, and energetic but also adept at collaborating with various departments. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to join the grounds and facilities family!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Facility Cleanliness and Safety: 

Perform routine inspections of common spaces in the base area. 

Keep bathrooms clean and well stocked. 

Removal and disposal of trash and recycling from lodges and outdoor areas. 

Maintain function of lodge areas (making/stoking fireplaces, clearing tables, resetting eating areas). 

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Snow Management: 

Conduct snow removal and ice control around the base area, including walkways, decks, and entryways. 

Assist in the proper routing of snow and ice runoff, ensuring adequate erosion and sediment control. ​

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Equipment Management: 

Daily set up and take down of fencing and ski racks. 

Operate and help maintain resort vehicles and equipment, such as trucks, snowblowers, hand tools, some power tools, and utility carts. 

Ensure proper storage and regular servicing of tools and machinery. ​

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Guest Services: 

Aid guests as needed, helping with directions and general inquiries. 

Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with guests and addressing their needs or concerns.

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Communication and Coordination: 

Coordinate with other departments, such as ski patrol, guest services, and lift ops to ensure efficient operations. 

Report any issues or maintenance needs to supervisors or relevant department heads promptly. 

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Environmental Responsibility:

Follow environmental guidelines for waste disposal, recycling, and resource management. 

Participate in sustainability initiatives and contribute to minimizing the resort's environmental impact. 

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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. 

This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. 

Personal Attributes:

Is honest and has the highest integrity. 

Can 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. 

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:

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. 

Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

 Must have a valid US Driver’s License 

This position may require the use of a motor vehicle, and the employee is subject to comply with the Driver’s Standards of Copper Mountain  

High School degree or equivalent 

Bending, reaching, climbing 

Pushing/Pulling 

Prolonged standing 

Confined sitting 

Eye/hand coordination 

Visual concentration on equipment 

Concentrated reading and writing 

Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment) 

Peripheral, color, and depth vision 

Extended periods of outdoor exposure  

Extreme cold 

Extreme heat and sun exposure 

Variation in temperature from hot to cold 

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $19+, 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.