Base Operations Team Lead

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 role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes

• Free RTD EcoPass

• Employee Housing Program

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting

• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts

• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Position Summary: Eldora Resort is seeking vibrant and enthusiastic Base Operations Team Leads. In this hands-on role, you’ll help coordinate daily operations across resort grounds and facilities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. You’ll be instrumental in promoting a culture of safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and environmental responsibility, while motivating staff in a fun and fast-paced mountain environment. This position is perfect for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and takes pride in maintaining a welcoming and well-kept resort experience.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Base Ops Utility Workers. Assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure team members are motivated and aligned with Eldora’s values and operational goals. 
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of common areas including tables, floors, restrooms, and outdoor spaces to ensure they meet our high cleanliness and safety standards. 
• Manage the recycling, compost, and trash collection processes, promoting Eldora’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. 
• Ensure outdoor walkways, entrances, and decks are safe and clear of snow and ice. Utilize snow blowers or shovels as needed while adhering to safety protocols. 
• Train new team members on proper procedures, safety standards, and Eldora’s operational practices. Foster a positive and productive work environment. 
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and your team. 
• Passionate about supporting Eldora’s “Play Forever” initiative, promoting environmental protection, and community engagement.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort 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 Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

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

Specific Job Skills:

• Must have a valid US Driver’s License and complete an MVR check to company standards.

• High School degree or equivalent 

Physical Demands:

• Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing 

• Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment 

• Concentrated reading and writing 

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

• Extended periods of outdoor exposure   

• Extreme cold, extreme heat and sun exposure  

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $21+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. 

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position e