Lift Maintenance Mechanic (Full-Time, Year Round)

Basic Function and Overview:   Lift Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining, repairing and assisting in the operation of chairlifts. Mechanics complete preventative maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions and perform daily inspections and evaluations. The ideal candidate will enjoy working independently and in a team setting, be mechanically minded, and work well under pressure.  

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

                Duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Understand maintenance recommendations of all lift manufactures by interpreting schematics and manufactures’ manuals.
• Understand and follow all ANSI, State and Federal Regulations.
• Perform all routine maintenance procedures under the guidance of the lift maintenance manager and senior mechanics.
• Perform lift start-up procedures on assigned lifts prior to arrival of lift operations staff.
• Ensure that all lifts are safe for the public by performing drive machinery inspections and service.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair assigned lifts.
• Follow all safety and risk management policies and procedures including proper use of PPE, Hazard Communication, fall protection, lock out/tag out procedures, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform basic work functions at heights on tower equipment such as routine rope alignment, sheave change out, evener replacement, brittle bar replacement, and monthly and annual inspections.
• Ensure that the work area is free from clutter and all materials and tools are properly cleaned and stored.
• Respond to calls from Lift Operations and Ski Patrol in a timely manner.
• Work with all resort staff and encourage a productive work environment.  

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of ski area and lift operations as well as ski lift terminology.
• Specific knowledge of fixed-grip and detachable ski lift equipment and operational procedures including PLC-type controls.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, brake, low and high-voltage electrical, and hydraulic systems and their operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and train staff to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on all on-site lifts.
• Strong understanding of best maintenance practices for ski lifts.
• Alertness, precision, ingenuity, memory, concentration, judgment, aesthetic sense, reasoning, initiative, patience, visual discrimination, problem solving, analytic ability, persuasiveness, auditory, tactile, and olfactory discrimination, imagination, oral and written communication skills are necessary abilities.
• Ability to think critically and pay attention to detail.
• Use considerable judgement to determine actions to be taken.
• Perform well under high stress situations.
• Previous operation of heavy equipment is a plus (telehandlers, skid steers, loaders, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical prints.
• The ability to ski or snowboard is preferred.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years lift maintenance experience.
• High school degree or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older.
• A vocational degree or beyond in mechanical or electrical field is a plus.
• A Valid Driver’s License is required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work outside for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights in all weather conditions.

POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS from outside source:

20% of the workday is spent indoors: 80% of the workday is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme cold and heat, snow, wet, thunder and lightning storms. 60% of the day is spent walking, 35% of the day is spent standing and 5% is spent sitting.

Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance and pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Constantly using and monitoring controls that operate lifts and using heavy tools.

Constantly climbing heights up to 65 feet, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling.

Constantly engage in normal conversation.

Constantly listening to machinery sounds and smelling for gases and odors, using near and far acuity, depth perception, color, and field of vision.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.