Lift Electrician - Year Round

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort • Teton Village, WY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lift Electrician assists with electrical maintenance to provide the safest possible lift equipment for public use. The role supports inspections, replacement and adjustment of electrical components; lift start-up and emergency procedures; troubleshooting; parts inventory; and installation, modification, or replacement of lift electrical systems. The electrician also supports training lift mechanics and coordination with outside electrical contractors. The position provides seven-day-a-week electrical-malfunction coverage during public lift operations.

The role also assists with maintaining and repairing PBX equipment and the company telephone system, including programming phone functions and numbers, installing phone extensions and wiring, troubleshooting equipment and cables, and maintaining system records and supplies. Employees are accountable for all duties of the job and may perform other duties as required.

This is a year-round, full-time, non-exempt position in the Electrical department. Work takes place in mountain and shop environments and can involve lift and tram equipment, heights, moving carriers, extreme weather, and operation of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of lift electrical experience or Journeyman Electrician qualification.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Must be fully versed in the electrical aspects and maintenance requirements of existing lift equipment.
• Proficient skier or snowboarder.
• Completion of a Journeyman Apprentice Program or similar in-depth training program.
• Ability to climb lift and tram tower ladders ranging from 5 to 200 feet.
• Ability to stand and work on platforms, railings, and structural steel beams for up to 3 hours at a time, including at heights of 5 to 200 feet.
• Ability to access and ride moving carriers, such as work chairs and tram carriages, for maintaining line equipment.
• Ability to suspend oneself in an approved safety harness for up to one hour.
• Ability to self-evacuate from a stranded chair or the Aerial Tram.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds daily.
• Ability to drive a four-wheel-drive pickup truck in mountain terrain on trips of up to one hour.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowmobiles, and four-wheel ATVs.
• Ability to perform job duties in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical maintenance of lift equipment to support safe public operation.
• Record electrical maintenance in departmental work order forms with detailed information.
• Use assigned tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Learn the mechanical and operational aspects of aerial tram and lift equipment, including inspection, component replacement and adjustment, start-up, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical malfunctions in the lift system.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of electrical replacement parts and supplies.
• Assist with design and/or installation of new drive units and low-voltage controls, and modification or replacement of existing electrical systems.
• Assist in training lift mechanics to troubleshoot and repair minor electrical malfunctions.
• Assist in coordinating installations and repair work with outside electrical contractors.
• Provide seven-day-a-week coverage for electrical malfunctions during public operation of all lifts.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing PBX equipment.
• Program PBX functions, including adding and removing phone numbers and phone functions.
• Install phone extensions, including inside and outside wiring to phone sets.
• Assist in maintaining inside and outside wiring, including splicing cables of all sizes.
• Assist in troubleshooting telephone equipment and cable problems.
• Maintain records of cable runs, telephone locations, and pedestal locations.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of tools and supplies for maintenance and expansion of the telephone system.
• Perform functions necessary for dependable company telephone communications.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Free winter ski pass and summer activities pass for the employee, spouse, and qualifying dependent children.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and sick pay.
• Spending and flexible savings accounts (HSA/FSA).
• Free life and AD&D insurance.
• Free life insurance for the employee’s spouse and dependent children.
• Discounts at JHMR Food & Beverage outlets.
• Discounts at JHMR retail, rental, and repair locations.
• Gear and apparel pro deals through ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, and JHMR partners.
• Discounted daycare and Kid’s Ranch.
• Free START Bus pass and 100% reimbursement for a START Bus commuter pass to Teton Valley, ID, and Star Valley, WY.

What This Job Offers

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