Lift Maintenance Tech 2

POWDR • Eldora Mountain Resort, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lift Maintenance Technician 2 is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on ski lift equipment. While previous ski lift maintenance experience is not required, a solid electrical background, preferably in low-voltage controls, PLCs, AC/DC motors and drives, and/or related industrial control systems is essential. This role involves applying electrical expertise to ski lift maintenance while developing specific mechanical and operational knowledge of the lifts.

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed