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WINTER: Lift Mechanic

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Purpose:

The role of a lift mechanic includes overseeing the maintenance of chair lifts, operating snowmaking equipment, confidently performing mechanical repairs, and providing a safe atmosphere for our guests to have a quality experience on the mountain.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years documented experience repairing lifts and mountain operations equipment.
  • Previous ski area management is a plus.
  • Valid Driver’s License with no restrictions.
  • Understanding of mechanical operations, diesel engines, hydraulics, and hydrostatic drives.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English.
  • 18 years or older.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • General understanding of maintenance practices for ski lifts and mountain operations.
  • Experience with lift mechanisms and mountain operations.
  • Having the ability to work with a team to complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Using problem solving skills to depict best option for the situations at hand while following safety procedures.
  • Awareness of ski area operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Operates Lift equipment in a safe manor in accordance with state, OSHA, ANSI requirements.
  • Conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
  • Conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including carriers, signage, communication, controls.
  • Responsible for shoveling and clearing snow from loading and unloading ramps and maintaining proper loading and unloading heights.
  • Be alert for mechanical, or electrical problems with lifts.
  • The ability to operate snow equipment including snowmobiles.
  • Confidently perform mechanical tasks as needed.
  • Operate snowmaking equipment as directed by Operations Plan.
  • Maintain load and unload ramps and areas around lift stations.
  • Knowledge of mechanics that may need to be done to lifts when unexpected conditions arise.
  • Acquires acute safety training practices pertaining to all equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Standing for long period of time, up to 90% or more of a normal 8-hour shift
  • Must be capable of balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stopping, crawling, using equipment controls and push, lift or pull up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to work effectively at high elevations, and function effectively in extreme cold weather conditions and in other inclement weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work graveyard shifts, late-night hours, weekends, and holidays.
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job, include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases.

Materials Used:

  • Snowmaking guns, air compressors, water pumps running high pressure air and water through hoses. • Snowmobiles
  • Electrical testing equipment.
  • Lift operation controls.
  • Basic hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, shovels, etc.
  • Equipment used in job: appropriate PPE, snow guys, hoses, hydrants, compressors, hand tools, torches, snowmobile, skis, or snowboard.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.


Company Mission

Winter4Kidsexists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities.  Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching.  Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills.  Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.

Organizational Mission

At Winter4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.