Lift Mechanic Level 2

Mission Ridge Ski Resort•Wenatchee, WA

2d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Ridge exists to improve the lives of our guests – to fill their hearts with unexplainable joy, freedom, fun, excitement of exploration - all while enhancing and strengthening our community. The Level 2 Lift Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of all chair lifts and rope tows. This mid-level role requires a demonstrated proficiency in mechanical systems, rigging, and specialized lift components. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintenance of all chair lifts and rope tows, record-keeping, troubleshooting and supervision of lift operations, creating a comfortable atmosphere for guests, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Perform all Lift Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Accurate record keeping and legible handwriting
Willingness to work with other members of the Lift Crew, other departments, and with our guests.
People skills are required on a daily basis, the ability to deal with problems and solve problems on the spot is important.
Organizational skills, maintaining a clean work area, and following through on tasks are very important
Practical problem solving skills and the ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
The ability to communicate all issues or solutions with a supervisor
The ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valuable character traits such as honesty, common sense, reliability, and most importantly respect
2 years of experience working on fixed-grip and detachable chairlifts, rope tows, and conveyors
Can read electrical schematics
Can perform periodic maintenance tasks with little or no oversight
Competent and experienced in work at height
Can perform grip, tower, and terminal maintenance with direction
Can perform brake testing and adjusting
Can perform tension system inspections
Can perform basic electrical troubleshooting
Is familiar with ANSI B77.1 and its requirements
Must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, and at times, more than 100 pounds.
Must be able to hear high frequency sounds, as well as communicate with coworkers and guests in order to prevent potential risks.
Must possess ability to adjust focus, talk and listen.
Must be able to read.

Nice To Haves

Level II NDT
Can perform drive, hydraulic system, and low voltage controls troubleshooting
Can lead rope evacuation teams
Can splice fiber rope for rope tows
Can oversee annual inspection preparation
Has experience with gearbox and bullwheel rebuilds
Has experience with haul rope replacement and splicing
Can perform alignment of drive system components

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proper opening and closing of chair lifts, including all pre-operational inspections.
Responsible for the safe operation of chair lifts, including the completion of periodic daily inspections.
Respond to lift emergencies, according to the lift malfunction or disabled lift communication procedure.
Safely operate snowmobiles in accordance to the Mission Ridge snowmobile operations guidelines.
Responsible for the safety of all guests and employees while loading, riding, and unloading chair lifts.
Maintain ramps, signs, mazes and lift stations in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
Maintain and fully complete all lift maintenance drive and detach terminal work logs.
Maintain clean and orderly work stations, using special attention for the sheave shop and motor rooms.
Monitor weather and mechanical conditions that may affect the operation of the chair lifts.
Participate in required Lift Maintenance training sessions.
Ask questions with unfamiliar tasks.
Work with other departments in a cooperative and supportive role.
Assist in the Supervision of lift operators as needed.
Supervise the thorough completion of all lift operations daily lift work logs.
Assist in training of Lift Operators.
Assist lift operations with any and all duties.