Lift Mechanic Level 1

Angel Fire Resort • Angel Fire, NM

253d • $22 - $25

About The Position

This role is perfect for someone who wants to learn, grow, and build a career in the ski industry as you will be able to work with a great team, maintain two surface carpets, 3 Riblets, a Leitner detachable quad, the second longest detachable quad in the US, a new LPOA fixed grip quad installed during the summer of 2025, and the first sixpack in New Mexico to be installed during the summer of 2026!

Requirements

• No experience necessary but must be ready to take responsibility for your learning, be observant, ask questions, and get yourself up to speed quickly
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid Driver's License with driving record insurable under the resort insurance
• Ability to ride all lifts; climb all lift towers and structures; and drive snowmobiles, UTV's and trucks
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Works effectively as a member of the team through collaboration and communication
• Works closely with Lift Operations
• Performs preventative maintenance and reactive repair to all surface and aerial lifts
• Utilizes technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to optimize downtime of equipment
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems
• Repairs broken parts
• Prepares and cleans up work areas
• Sets up and operates tools such as lathe, drill press, grinder, etc.
• Utilizes radios to communicate with lift maintenance employees and other mountain operations employees
• Maintains daily maintenance logs and completion of work orders
• Maintains a high level of respect for resort property, including tools, spaces, vehicles, resources, and facilities
• Works with a sense of urgency and completes tasks in a timely manner
• Drives resort vehicles
• Tracks and properly stores all tools, supplies, and equipment used for the job

Benefits

• Relocation Stipend
• Full Time Year-Round Benefitted
• Base Pay: $22 to $25 per hour to start for Level 1 Lift Mechanic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED