Lift Maintenance Assistant - Winter 2026/27

POWDR • Bend, OR

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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, as well as completing work throughout the day with little direct supervision. Work takes place for extended periods in varied and primarily inclement weather, at heights greater than six feet, and around heavy equipment and operating rotating machinery. The position could potentially lead to a Lift Mechanic position, but does not guarantee one.

Requirements

• Current and valid driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of machinery controls, industrial safety guidelines and procedures, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to climb tower and terminal ladders and move 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.
• Ability to recognize hazards.
• High school diploma.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Six months of mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn all lift control systems and operate lifts using the main and auxiliary drives.
• 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.
• Regularly work beyond scheduled hours, sometimes 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 other offerings.
• 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