Lift Electrical Technician

KILLINGTON PICO SKI RESORT • Killington, VT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lift Electrician Technician is primarily responsible for ski lift electrical maintenance, both preventative and unscheduled, working closely with the Lift Maintenance team. The position will also work on snowmaking systems and assist with other electrical maintenance throughout the resort as the need arises. This is a challenging position in an outside environment that typically includes the use of snowmobiles and ATV’s, climbing ski lift towers and servicing on-mountain systems in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• 3+ years’ experience in electrical field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to commit to working weekends and holidays during the operating season.
• Comfortable working in extreme mountain weather conditions.
• Knowledge of ski lift electrical operation and controls
• Familiarity with analog, digital and PLC controls interfacing low and high voltage systems to operate ski lifts and snowmaking systems
• Working towards or possesses a Journeyman electrical license
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code, Vermont Tramway Regulations and ANSII B.77 code
• Knowledge AC variable speed drives, DC motors, DC variable speed drives, battery powered low voltage 24VDC controls
• Diagnose, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment
• Must be able to climb chairlift towers to troubleshoot/repair equipment at heights up to 100 feet
• Have working knowledge of electrical and electronic control/sensor devices and their functions, testing and installation
• Be able to operate a snowmobile safely and respond to stopped lift issues quickly and efficiently in all types of weather conditions
• Must maintain OSHA requirements, as well as the National Electric Codes

Responsibilities

• Ski lift electrical maintenance, both preventative and unscheduled.
• Working on snowmaking systems.
• Assisting with other electrical maintenance throughout the resort.
• Climbing ski lift towers and servicing on-mountain systems in all weather conditions.
• Operating a snowmobile safely and responding to stopped lift issues quickly and efficiently in all types of weather conditions.
• Troubleshooting skills using electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Optional company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability & long-term disability offerings
• 401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, holiday and sick pay
• Free season pass for employee/dependents
• Privileges at several other resorts
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, friends & family tickets, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed