Lift Maintenance Tech 2

POWDR•Nederland, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Lift Maintenance Technician 2 is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on ski lift equipment. Previous ski lift maintenance experience is not required. The successful candidate will possess a solid electrical background, preferably in low-voltage controls, PLCs, AC/DC motors and drives, and/or related industrial control systems. In this role, the successful candidate with apply their electrical experience to ski lift maintenance while developing lift-specific mechanical and operational knowledge.

Requirements

Previous electrical experience required
Experience with low-voltage control systems, AC/DC motors and drives, and/or related industrial control systems
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check
Must be 18 years old to operate company vehicles
Experience using a digital multimeters and other basic electrical troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and safe electrical work practices
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Be able to fluently speak and write the English language.
Eyesight must be 20/20 or corrected to near 20/20 using corrective lenses.
Hearing must be adequate without hearing aid. Hearing aid may be used to enhance hearing ability if hearing loss is at or above minimum requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial equipment, conveyors, manufacturing equipment, automation systems, building controls, or other electromechanical systems preferred.
Previous lift maintenance experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Help perform routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance on fixed grip chairlifts, detachable chairlifts, surface lifts, and conveyors, under the guidance of senior technicians and supervisors.
Apply electrical experience to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of lift-related electrical systems, including low-voltage controls, PLC-based systems, electric motors, motor starters, sensors, safety circuits, and drive-related components.
Support diagnosis and repair of lift control system issues, including fault tracing, control circuit testing, component replacement, and verification of proper system operation.
Contribute to preventive maintenance programs to support regulatory compliance, equipment reliability and long-term maintainability.
Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks, lift inspections, equipment adjustments, and component replacement as training and experience progress.
Assist with specialized repairs, equipment upgrades, drive and control circuit testing, component replacement and verification of proper system operations.
Accurately record maintenance activities, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs and component replacements following company policies and regulatory requirements.
Follow proper maintenance procedures, electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout requirements, safety protocols and emergency response protocols, with training and hands-on practice provided.
Collaborate with the operations team to support the smooth operation, reduced downtime and respond efficiently and effectively to mechanical or electrical issues affecting tramway systems.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass
Free and discounted friends & family day passes
Free RTD EcoPass
Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) during operating seasons
401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts
50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)
company medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options.
Accrued PTO and sick time.
employee housing