Lift Maintenance Assistant - Winter 2026/27

POWDR • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lift Maintenance Assistant is a full-time, seasonal position assisting Lift Mechanics with all aspects of aerial and surface lift maintenance. The role requires working as part of a team under stringent time constraints and independently throughout the day with little direct supervision. Work takes place for extended periods in varied, primarily inclement weather, at heights greater than six feet, and around heavy equipment and rotating machinery in operation. The position could potentially lead to a Lift Mechanic role, but does not guarantee one.

The role also involves regular work beyond scheduled hours, sometimes with little or no notice, and may include operating lifts for passengers. Job scope is defined by the Lift Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• Current and valid driver's license.
• Basic familiarity with machinery controls, industrial safety guidelines and procedures, and mechanical work.
• Ability to climb tower and terminal ladders and climb on, over, and around structural elements.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to perform work while wearing a full-body harness or other personal protective equipment.
• Ability to walk on uneven or irregular surfaces.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using radio communications and recognize hazards.
• High school diploma.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 6 months of mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate all lifts using their main and auxiliary drives, and be familiar with their control systems.
• Perform daily pre-operational and operational inspections on all lifts.
• Climb ladders and work at height while following mandatory fall-protection procedures.
• Clear ice and other obstructions from machinery and equipment, including tower and terminal machinery, detachable grips, and carriers.
• Perform lift inspections.
• Clean machinery, equipment, and tools as needed.
• Complete work orders, work requests, and logs promptly.
• Perform basic lift maintenance tasks under the supervision or instruction of a Lift Mechanic.
• Travel safely to lifts and maintenance areas using over-snow vehicles.
• Assist Lift Operations with pre-operational lift preparations.
• Work beyond scheduled hours regularly, with little or no notice.
• Operate lifts for passengers.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent season passes.
• Free and discounted friends and family day passes.
• Free transportation to and from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine.
• Resort discounts on food and beverage, retail, rentals, lessons, and more.
• Winter season employee housing program and summer season camping program.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match and immediate vesting.
• Discounted onsite daycare at Mt. Bachelor.
• Local and national discounts, including YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, and Mammut.
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts and 50% day passes at IKON Pass resorts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED