Gondola / Zipline Maintenance

Icy Strait Point LLC•Hoonah, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Director of Mountain Operations and/or the Gondola/ Zipline Maintenance Supervisor and/or Lead, performs (at the semi-skilled level) preventative maintenance and repairs to the aerial ropeway, it’s subsystems and structures.

Requirements

Willing to live in a remote, rural community
Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting
Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather

Responsibilities

Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic, Profitable
Always keep safety foremost in your mind and actions when on the job.
Using tools designed per the manufacturers’ specifications, performs preventative maintenance and repairs to the gondola mechanical components or electrical systems in accordance with ANSI codes; records all such work performed on the gondola; continually expands scope of skills while learning from the Gondola Maintenance Supervisor.
Assists in expediting materials needed to do preventative maintenance and repairs.
Familiarizes self with gondola, maintenance, and operational procedures; learns and follows proper safety procedures at all times when performing maintenance work; uses proper safety equipment (i.e., harnesses, when climbing towers, work basket or riding on top of gondola cabins); applies or uses lock-out procedures to prevent unexpected start-up and damage to equipment and systems
Ensures that his/her training is kept current with common industry techniques and practices in emergency rope evacuation, emergency cabin evacuation, emergency/evac. drive operation, top terminal generator 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.
Is authorized to close the tramway operations due to adverse weather or operational conditions.
Is authorized to deny tramway access to any person who is considered not fit, competent or dangerous to himself, others or to the equipment.
Assumes responsibilities of Gondola Maintenance Supervisor/Lead during his/her absences.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.