Lift Maintenance Technician

Alterra•Olympic Valley, CA

5d•$21 - $36

About The Position

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Job Summary: Responsible for all repairs and maintenance of chair lifts, funitel, gondola, tram, and surface conveyors, while complying with service and safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures. Job Details: Opportunities within lift maintenance teams, funitel, tram, and gondola Full time year round role The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Requirements

Effective communication skills, oral & written
Operate 2 way radios effectively.
Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
Work well as part of a team.
Must be a strong skier or snowboarder
Able to diagnose mechanical problems, strong technical aptitude.
Skill in operating and using mechanical tools and machines.
Identify potential hazards.
High School Diploma or GED
One year mechanical or electrical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in tower line work, brake systems, tension systems, motor rooms, station work, carrier maintenance, low voltage, auxiliary motors, and pre-fab.
Knowledge of how fixed grip, detachable grip and conveyor lifts function, need to be familiar with all lift components and basic lift adjustments.
Knowledge of fabrication (welding and torching)
Knowledge of fall protection and climbing safety.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Able to drive a manual transmission vehicle
Able to operate a snowmobile
Ability to operate snow cat
Able to operate an ATV
Able to operate a side-by-side

Responsibilities

Work with all operations departments to make sure lifts are all running efficiently.
Be familiar location of all ski lifts and travel routes on the mountain.
Know how to operate the lift controls, run lift on auxiliary or evacuation diesels.
Perform daily pre-operation and operational inspections of ski lifts for safe operation.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures.
Climb lift towers to inspect, diagnose, adjust, and repair or replace components at extreme heights in all weather conditions.
Repair, remove and/or replace mechanical parts of lifts as necessary, both on site and in repair shop.
Must have the ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair or replace ski lift components.
Maintain service records and documentation.

Benefits

Most jobs start at $20/hour
Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc
401(k) plan with generous company match
Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine
30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access.
Full-time, part-time, and on-call staff ski free at 14 iconic resorts, including Palisades Tahoe.