About The Position

The lift maintenance mechanic is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of all lifts, the lift maintenance facility and related equipment and machinery. The Lift Maintenance has two work locations on Whitefish Mountain Resort. One is located in the Metal Shop in the Village area and the other shop is located in the “top shop” adjacent to the upper terminal of Chair 1. A majority of the work is done on each of the individual chairlifts located throughout Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, some college, trade school, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of five years of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic experience required.
  • Minimum of two years of specific detachable & fixed grip chairlift experience preferred.
  • Must understand the basic mechanical and electrical functions of machinery, equipment and hydraulics related to chairlifts and auxiliary power units.
  • Must be capable of filling in for the Lift Maintenance Manager if situation calls for it.
  • Be comfortable working at heights up to 70 feet above the ground including towers, poles, ladders and structures making safety a priority.
  • Must be able to operate or be trained to operate a snowmobile and/or track vehicles safely.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be authorized for WSI insurance coverage.
  • Subject to WSI’s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse Policy based on the nature of the position and related duties.
  • Required to have own personal hand tools: combination wrenches 3/8 inch to 1 1/8 inch & metric 8mm to 30mm, ratchet wrenches & sockets, pliers, screw drivers, pry bars, punches, hammers, drill bits to ½”, one multi-meter capable of 600V, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Winter weather uniforms provided, extra cold weather gear is your responsibility.
  • Must be able to provide every guest with a high level of customer service at all times.
  • Must be able to work within the framework of the company and department policies and procedures as set forth in the employee manuals.

Responsibilities

  • Performs lift terminal service and adjustments, both as part of scheduled maintenance or troubleshooting/repair.
  • Performs line machinery service and adjustment, both as part of scheduled maintenance or troubleshooting/repair.
  • Participates in any or all aspects of lift construction as directed.
  • Sand, paint, refurbish lift towers or structures.
  • Rebuild machinery as part of scheduled maintenance or as troubleshooting/repair dictates.
  • Welding and cutting torch operation with an ability to fabricate steel components for lift operation.
  • Able to properly operate a 600 volt multi-meter.
  • Support other departments in the conduct of their duties by operating the lifts in absence of the lift operations staff.
  • Daily complete documenting in the work log for all repairs and maintenance completed on all lifts.
  • Perform tasks as assigned by the Lift Maintenance Manager relating to lift operations, including cleanup after each work project.
  • Assists Lift Maintenance Manager with parts inventory, planning and scheduling of maintenance.
  • Maintains and promotes an organized and clutter free work space.
  • May be asked to help lift maintenance manager with purchase orders of parts and supplies.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in schedule changes on short notice is required.
  • Job may require working nights, weekends, holidays and overtime during peak demand times.
  • Outdoor work is conducted in varying weather conditions, often extreme in nature.
  • Non-smoking environment.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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