Lift Maintenance Electrician III

Lift Maintenance Electrician III

General Purpose:

Create, conduct and participate in inspections, testing, monitoring, maintenance and repair of ski lift machinery and components, tools,  buildings and resort infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient lift and resort infrastructure operation at all times.  Train and coach level 1 and 2 electricians as well as keeping the electrical department organized and create standard operating procedures for electrical maintenance and common repair tasks.

This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, a free season pass for you and your dependents and several other industry specific discounts and benefits.

Job Posting Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Inspect, test and monitor ski lift machinery and components.
• Plan and execute scheduled maintenance and repairs on ski lift machinery and components, tools and resort infrastructure..
• Coordinate and respond to lift operational problems and implement solutions and repairs..
• Perform maintenance and repairs according to resort, department, ANSI B.77 and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Create and maintain documentation for all maintenance and repairs.
• Inform lift maintenance manager and other necessary staff of all work in progress and any problems encountered.
• Organize and clean shops, work areas and lift terminals.
• Remove snow from around lift machinery and buildings in winter. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Broad knowledge of ski lift equipment, terminology and operational procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and their operation.
• Broad knowledge of B77.1 standards and state standards.
• Ability to create quality standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to effectively train coworkers and to assign them appropriate tasks as needed.
• Ability to make the safety of yourself and others a priority at all times is mandatory.
• Must be able to maintain cognitive ability in extreme situations and environments.
• Ability to ride a snowmobile
• Ability to ski or snowboard.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required.  
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A college degree in a relatable field is a plus but not required.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Often the work day is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions including snow, extreme cold, heat, rain, wind and lightning.  Other times the work day is spent indoors at various locations such as lift terminals, motor rooms, operator houses or in the lift maintenance shop.  An average day can consist of walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, twisting and contorting. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds, as well as pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 250 pounds is possible.  Expect frequent aerial work, up to 75 feet above the ground, for prolonged periods of time on lift towers, work chairs, platforms and other various pieces of equipment.

Salary : $25 - $39