Lift Maintenance Operations Support

POWDR•Nederland, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eldora Mountain Resort is hiring for a full-time, year-round Lift Maintenance Operations Support role. The position provides transportation and delivery services for Lift Maintenance and other resort departments, including trips to vendors, repair shops, and locations across the Front Range and beyond. It also supports lift inspections, maintenance, shop projects, component work, inventory, and upkeep of maintenance facilities. During summer maintenance, the employee operates chairlifts while mechanics and electricians work on lift towers; training is provided for assigned lift operation and maintenance duties. The role requires dependable, safety-minded work both independently and as part of a crew. Employees must work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations and may need to work extended hours in adverse weather and at heights. The role is based at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. The proposed hiring rate is $20 or more per hour, depending on experience; the posting also describes the position as year-round and salaried. Employees are expected to follow company safety procedures, accurately document assigned work, and support Eldora’s environmental responsibility commitments, including participation in the Sustainable Transportation Program. The job description is an overview, and responsibilities may change as resort needs evolve.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Basic hand-tool skills and some experience with hand tools and basic mechanical skills are preferred in the posting; the position summary identifies basic hand-tool skills as essential.
Familiarity with basic electrical concepts and tasks.
Understanding of safety procedures and protocols and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
Attention to detail for accurate inspections and maintenance records.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and climbing.
Ability to work as part of a team, follow instructions, and support colleagues.
Basic communication skills to report issues, follow instructions, and collaborate effectively.
Enthusiasm for learning lift-maintenance skills and readiness to participate in ongoing training and development.
Genuine interest in the ski industry and passion for working in a mountain environment.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 70 pounds repetitively.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Eyesight of 20/20 or corrected to near 20/20 using corrective lenses.
Adequate hearing without a hearing aid; a hearing aid may be used to enhance hearing ability if hearing loss is at or above the minimum requirement.
Ability to perform tasks in sub-zero temperatures and high winds of 50+ mph, potentially for 2–4 hours at a time.
Ability to work at heights exceeding 60 feet using approved positioning and fall-protection equipment, including occasional ladder climbing; tasks may require 2–4 hours at height.
Ability to stand in a relatively stationary position for extended periods of 2–4 hours and work on elevated platforms that limit movement.
Ability to work extended hours of 10+ hours per day safely and in adverse working conditions.
Must work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Nice To Haves

Previous ski lift experience is helpful but not required.
Some experience with hand tools and basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

Pick up and deliver mail, packages, parts, materials, and equipment for Lift Maintenance and other resort departments.
Travel to vendors, repair shops, and other locations across the Front Range and beyond as needed, and coordinate time-sensitive pickups with supervisors.
Organize incoming deliveries at the shipping and receiving container, deliver packages to receiving departments, communicate delivery issues, and maintain orderly storage and access.
Operate chairlifts during summer maintenance while mechanics and electricians perform work on lift towers, following safe operating procedures and communicating by radio.
Assist mechanics and electricians with inspections, maintenance, and repair of lift equipment.
Prepare lift components for inspection and assist with rebuilding and assembly, including sandblasting, replacing chair seat pads, and other shop tasks.
Complete assigned vehicle and shop safety inspections, perform routine shop equipment maintenance, and report defects or concerns.
Stock and organize parts, tools, and supplies; assist with inventory; transport materials to on-mountain crews; and deliver designated items to recycling and disposal facilities.
Assist with shop snow removal, cleaning, and upkeep of maintenance facilities and work areas.
Accurately record assigned inspections and maintenance activities.
Follow company procedures for vehicle operation, material handling, equipment use, and hazardous energy control, and actively contribute to a safe working environment.
Support Eldora’s Sustainable Transportation Program by choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days.
Work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.
Accept evolving responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent season passes.
Free and discounted friends and family day passes.
Free RTD EcoPass.
Discounts across resort food and beverage, retail, rentals, lessons, and other offerings.
401(k) with up to 5% company match and immediate vesting.
Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts and Colorado Ski Country resorts.
50% day passes at out-of-state and out-of-country IKON Pass resorts.
Company medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible spending and HSA plans.
Life and disability insurance options.
Sick leave, holiday pay, and vacation time as part of the PTO package.
Employee housing is mentioned as part of the company’s competitive benefits offering.