Electrical Maintenance Technician - FT

Southern Management Companies•Macungie, PA

About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is an important member of Bear Creek’s electrical team, providing electrical support throughout the resort and mountain. The role installs, maintains, repairs, tests, and documents electrical distribution and systems, including wiring, equipment, fixtures, snowmaking, lifts, lighting, pumping systems, motors, generators, and fiber-optic and Ethernet equipment. The technician performs preventive maintenance, assists with new installations and projects, works with contractors and vendors on high-voltage projects, and maintains department parts inventory and accurate maintenance logs. The position also supports lift operations and guest service, assists other departments as appropriate, and follows company policies, procedures, emergency practices, and service standards. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, including environments with extreme heat or cold, slippery or uneven surfaces, noise, electricity, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and other hazards. The role requires physical activity, including lifting, pushing and pulling equipment, standing for extended periods, and working at exposed heights. Availability during peak operating periods, including weekends, holidays, and special events, is required; mandatory overtime applies from December through April.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic electrical knowledge.
2–5 years of experience in an industrial electrical setting preferred.
Knowledge of heavy equipment.
Availability during peak operating times, including weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ability to perform complex and specialized activities.
Mandatory overtime from December through April.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use hand tools and perform basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations.
Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and guest satisfaction.
Technical knowledge and competency with necessary systems and software, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to lift and transport at least 50 pounds and push or pull carts and other equipment up to 250 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods and maintain mobility for up to eight hours or more.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or lie horizontally as work requires.
Color vision and hearing ability.
Ability to work at exposed heights on ladders, lift towers, in motor rooms, on scissor lifts, or in a telehandler basket.
Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and walk or balance on slippery, uneven surfaces.
Ability to work around noise, electricity, lubricating fluids, cleaning solvents, batteries, paints, raw sewage, body fluids, fumes, odors, dust, mites, and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Fiber-optics knowledge.
Experience with network and fiber-optic equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution, including wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Maintain and repair control and power systems for snowmaking, lifts, lighting, and pumping.
Maintain and repair AC and DC motors up to 350 hp and generators up to 1600 kW.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems, pumps, and generators.
Install and maintain fiber-optic systems and Ethernet for snow-gun automation.
Ensure work complies with relevant codes.
Implement and test new electrical systems and install smaller projects as needed.
Document electrical system functionality and operation, and keep accurate maintenance logs for planning, budgeting, and liability records.
Work with contractors and vendors on high-voltage projects.
Maintain the department’s parts inventory.
Perform pre- and post-operational procedures for chair lifts and assist lift operators when appropriate.
Optimize electrical and mechanical systems for energy efficiency; investigate ways to reduce consumption and develop alternative energy sources.
Operate vehicles as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and shared work areas.
Acknowledge guests, respond to their needs, and provide accurate information about hotel services and local attractions.
Report unresolved incidents, incidents, property damage, and injuries to a Manager or Supervisor as required.
Contribute to team projects and assist other departments when appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, standards, and company policies and procedures.
Communicate professionally across departments and work positively with team members to support morale, performance, and guest experience.
Understand and apply company emergency procedures when necessary.
Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary.
Perform other duties assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.
Support Southern Management’s Mission, Vision, and Values.