Goldbelt Tram - Facilities Maintenance Technician

Goldbelt•Juneau, AK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled preventative maintenance and repairs to the aerial tramway. The role requires practicing good housekeeping, avoiding unsafe conditions, and complying with operational rules and regulations. The technician will also be involved in customer service and potentially educating visitors about local history and culture.

Requirements

Ability to learn how to physically climb out of the tramway cabin under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations manager and/or Tram Maintenance Supervisor.
Ability to learn how to physically rope evacuate passengers and self from cabin.
Ability to read and interpret tramway and lift blueprints, manuals, and warranty requirements.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to learn, understand, and follow verbal and manual instructions; work independently and as a self-starter.
General knowledge of mechanics, electrical controls, hydraulics, wire-ropes, and preventative maintenance procedures of aerial lifts or tramways.
Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
Working knowledge/familiarity of tram operations systems.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis.
Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to passengers those areas of interest to visitors, such as local history, people, culture, geography, etc.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of semi-skilled work, or advanced apprenticeship level experience in the electrical or mechanical field of work, performing general repairs and ongoing maintenance.
Current CPR/AED and first aid certificates; or ability to obtain as soon as training is available.
Current Rope access and/or Fall Protection certificate or ability to obtain as soon as training is available.

Nice To Haves

Prior tram maintenance experience.
May substitute heavy equipment and/or road vehicle repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to the tramway’s mechanical components or electrical systems in accordance with ANSI codes.
Expands scope of skills while learning from the Tram Maintenance Supervisor.
Ensures that a signed complete log is maintained wherein the actual execution of work shall be recorded, stating the components serviced and their condition, and keeping a record of replacement components.
Assists in expediting materials needed for preventative maintenance and repairs.
Familiarizes self with tram, maintenance, and operational procedures.
Learns and follows proper safety procedures at all times when performing maintenance work, using proper safety equipment (i.e., harnesses, when climbing towers or riding on top of tram cars).
Applies lock-out tag-out procedures to prevent unexpected start-up and damage to equipment and systems.
Participates in company and industry sponsored training to ensure training is kept current with common industry techniques and practices in emergency rope evacuation, emergency car evacuation, emergency drive operation, standby drive operation, top terminal generator operation, bottom terminal generator operation, and rescue winch operation.
Provides, or assists with the provision of, training of same to designated employees with subsequent recording of activity.
Keeps current on proper emergency procedures to be followed and key employees to contact as the emergency response team.
May work on special facility projects as needed.
Authorized to discontinue operations of the aerial tramway due to physical, adverse weather, personnel or other reasons.
To deny access to the aerial tramway to any person, using procedures and criteria provided.
To oversee operational procedures and adherence to applicable regulations pertaining to the aerial tramway.
When necessary due to personnel understaffing, unexpected absences, or emergencies, may perform the duties of a Tram Operator or Tram Attendant.
On call during the regular tram operating season and will assist the Director of Maintenance and Operations manager when needed.
Assumes responsibilities of Tram Maintenance Supervisor during his/her absences.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.