Lift Mechanic
About The Position
The Lift Mechanic keeps Berkshire East's aerial and surface lifts safe, compliant and operational through daily winter operations and major off-season overhauls. The mechanic inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems, works in accordance with Massachusetts passenger tramway regulations (520 CMR) and ANSI B77.1, and maintains records relied on for state inspections. The role includes pre-opening inspections and test runs, responding to lift faults and stoppages, supporting evacuations and drills, performing scheduled maintenance and repairs, and assisting with rope, carrier and tower work. Off-season duties include annual teardowns, nondestructive testing, component rebuilds, lift installations and upgrades, and maintenance of summer attractions. The mechanic maintains the shop, tooling and parts inventory, supports state inspections, follows resort safety procedures, and trains lift operators and newer mechanics in inspection and safety practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in ski lifts, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance or a similar field.
- Working knowledge of mechanical power transmission, hydraulics and basic electrical systems.
- Ability to read schematics, manuals and technical drawings.
- Comfort working at height on lift towers and in all winter weather.
- Valid driver's license.
- Willingness to obtain resort-required certifications, such as lift evacuation, fall protection and lockout/tagout.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and occasionally move heavier components with assistance or rigging.
- Ability to climb lift towers and ladders, work at height with fall protection, and stand, walk, kneel, crawl and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work outdoors in cold, wind, snow, ice, rain and summer heat, often on steep or uneven terrain.
- Ability to work around moving machinery, high-voltage electrical equipment, noise, grease and solvents.
- Ability to travel the mountain by foot, snowmobile, UTV or snowcat.
Nice To Haves
- Prior ski lift maintenance experience, including detachable lifts.
- Experience with Sky-trac, Leitner-Poma, C-Tec, Borvig, Hall or other major lift manufacturers' equipment.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience with PLCs, VFD/DC drives and safety circuits.
- Welding and fabrication skills, including MIG, stick and oxy-acetylene.
- Haul rope splicing experience or training.
- Trade school, technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical or mechanical trades.
- Familiarity with ANSI B77.1 and Massachusetts tramway regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-opening inspections and test runs, including checks of brakes, evacuation drives, stop circuits and communication lines.
- Respond to lift stoppages and faults, diagnose problems and make repairs to limit downtime.
- Assist with lift evacuations and evacuation drills as part of the evacuation team.
- Check and adjust haul rope tension, sheave train alignment and tower components as needed.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on gearboxes, bull wheels, sheave assemblies, grips, carriers, motors, brakes and hydraulic systems.
- Inspect, test and service detachable and fixed grips according to manufacturer schedules.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control systems, including drives, PLCs, safety circuits and motor controls.
- Assist with haul rope splicing, rope moves, carrier removal and installation, and tower work at height.
- Complete annual teardowns, NDT inspections and component rebuilds.
- Support lift installations, upgrades and summer attractions maintenance as assigned.
- Help maintain the shop, tooling and parts inventory.
- Keep accurate daily, weekly and annual maintenance logs and work orders.
- Prepare lifts for and support Massachusetts state tramway inspections.
- Follow lockout/tagout, fall protection and all resort safety procedures.
- Train and mentor lift operators and newer mechanics on inspection and safety practices.
Benefits
- Paid training and certifications.
- Opportunity to advance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
