Route Removal - Tacoma

Route Removal

Routesetting Department · 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 Crew members are responsible for working with the Routesetting leadership team to prepare the facility for a day of route setting through zone set up, route removal, washing, sorting, and all affiliated preparatory work. Team members effectively reduce risk for themselves and their colleagues by understanding and executing the responsibilities of work at height environments. Team members must be willing, able, and comfortable working with suspension systems, lifting, and moving equipment and/or heavy objects. All Route Removal Crew members must be able and ready to execute all related tasks as need arises.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Exemplify outstanding customer service fitting with the Edgeworks Core Values, Mission and Brand while displaying a positive attitude.


• Accept and execute responsibilities associated with work at height jobs.


• Prepare zones for and remove both bouldering and rope climbs in accordance with the detailed responsibilities below.


• Ensure safe and effective set up of suspension systems for immediate and daily use while identifying potential safety hazards and actively reduce risk potential. 


• Arrive on time and ready to work.


• Maintain zone safety and tidiness.


• Maintain setting tools and equipment.


• Strip routes/boulders and organize dirty holds.


• Assist in basic wall maintenance, i.e. stripped holds, replacing T-nuts.


• Be open to feedback and constructive criticism from fellow department members and managerial staff.


• Be willing to make the necessary changes to maintain Edgeworks’ quality and safety 


• Assist the Head Route Setter with competitions and special events throughout the year.


• Assist the Head Route Setter in developing and ensuring that Edgeworks is the region's destination for indoor climbing.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Be able to work at height and on ladders 


• Be able to work using suspension systems 


• Identify, minimize, and mitigate safety hazards for team members and the community


• Remove rope routes and boulder problems efficiently


• Set up and take down washing equipment and effectively use equipment to wash all holds, features, and volumes from a daily reset. 


• Sort, organize, and maintain route setting resources, hardware, and gear.


• Implement necessary changes to maintain Edgeworks quality standards

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

MUST-HAVES:

• Be at least 18 years of age 


• Passion for climbing and the craft of routesetting


• Ability to work at height or willingness to learn skills


• Ability to work using suspension systems or willingness to learn skills


• Basic knowledge of suspension systems through rope and anchor management skills or willingness to learn skills


• Good problem solving skills


• Must be willing to understand, accept, apply, and give constructive feedback in a professional manner

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Excellent oral communication skills.


• Self-motivated with proven able to balance multiple, simultaneous priorities

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, PAY AND BENEFITS:

Compensation

• Pay Matrix


• Part time, hourly

Part time Benefits

• Professional Development


• Edgeworks Membership and Discounts


• 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.