Route Removal - Tacoma

Edgeworks Climbing

MISSION:

To be the innovative leader of indoor climbing, outdoor adventure, and fitness for the active community.

VISION:

To provide exceptional customer experiences focused on climbing and fitness that challenge and inspire an active lifestyle.

CORE VALUES:

Community

A welcoming group of climbing enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and friends connecting through our shared interests in climbing, fitness and fun.

Professionalism

A focus on excellence; from staff training, accreditation, and program development to facility offerings, partnerships, and everything in between; going above and beyond to deliver quality experiences and knowledgeable staff.

Integrity

A commitment to do what we say and stay true to our word, ourselves, our goals, and our community.

Adventure

Our motivation for all things; providing the inspiration, the instruction, the venue, and the excitement to help everyone achieve their goals - inside the gym and outside.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Route Removal Technicians are integral members of the Routesetting department, working closely with the Routesetting team to prepare the facility for a day of setting. Responsibilities include staging work areas, removing routes and boulder problems, washing and sorting holds and volumes, organizing and maintaining routesetting resources and gear, and performing equipment inspections.

This role requires the ability to work at height using rope suspension systems and ladders, lift and move equipment or heavy objects, and execute all preparatory tasks as needed. Team members are expected to identify, minimize, and mitigate hazards by adhering to Edgeworks’ risk management protocols, ensuring a safe environment for themselves and their colleagues.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate both strong teamwork and the ability to manage tasks independently, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our routesetting program.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL:

• Arrive on time and get to work in a timely manner
• Take initiative during “down-time” to organize, clean & keep themselves busy
• Accept and execute responsibilities associated with work at height jobs.
• Identify, minimize, and mitigate safety hazards for team members and the community
• Maintain Edgeworks quality standards

ROUTE REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE:

• Remove 1-3 times per week
• Follow best practices for work area safety and follow all risk management protocols
• Stage zones for removal and setting of both bouldering and rope climbs
• Ensure safe and effective set up of suspension systems
• Remove rope routes and boulder problems efficiently
• Set up, operate, and take down equipment to wash holds, features, and volumes from each reset
• Sort, organize, and maintain routesetting resources, hardware, and gear
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of climbing terrain, ropes, routesetting equipment / PPE
• Assist in basic wall maintenance

TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION:

• Ability to communicate effectively, empathetically, and in a timely manner with the Routesetting Leadership team and other setters.
• Ability to manage difficult circumstances with a positive attitude

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

MUST-HAVES:

• Be at least 18 years of age 
• Passion for climbing and the craft of routesetting
• Ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
• The mentality of a team player and the ability to follow directions
• Ability to work at height using ladders and suspension systems, or willingness to learn skills
• Experienced and confident top-rope belayer, or willingness to learn skills.

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Experience working at height
• Experience working with hand-held power tools
• Ability to lead climb and lead belay

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently perform Work at Height using climbing gear, rigging, lifts, or ladders.
• Walking up/down stairs and gripping with hands.
• Regularly climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling.
• Frequent manual dexterity, using both hands simultaneously, reaching overhead, walking on various surfaces.
• Regularly lifting/moving of objects up to 5lbs, frequent lifting/moving up to 25lbs, and occasional lifting/moving up to 50lbs.

Employment Status & Benefits:

• Part-Time Hourly
  
• Professional Development
• Edgeworks Membership and Discounts
• (6.5) Days Sick Leave, accrued each pay period on an annual basis
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  
• Industry Benefits/Perks

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. If your background doesn't perfectly align with the qualifications outlined above, we still encourage you to apply.  Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.