Experienced Lift Mechanic - 2026

powdr; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee season pass

Free and discounted passes for depend6

Free transportation to Bend

Discounts across the resort

Employee housing program

401k with company match

Discounted daycare onsite

Local & national discounts

IKON pass discounts

Job summary

POWDR at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Experienced Lift Maintenance Mechanic who can maintain and repair aerial and surface lifts, supervise junior staff, and ensure safe, reliable operation across the resort.

You will lead maintenance tasks, perform inspections, coordinate with Ski Patrol and Operations, and support large lift projects while upholding safety standards and exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all duties of Lift Maintenance personnel.
• Train and supervise Lift Maintenance staff.
• Safely prepare lifts for operational use.
• Perform weekly and monthly inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot advanced mechanical issues on lifts.

Responsibilities

• Be proficient in all the duties and responsibilities of all Lift Maintenance personnel.
• Train and supervise all Lift Maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties and Responsibilities.
• Safely direct and complete the preparation of multiple lifts for operational use.
• Train entry-level Lift Maintenance personnel in the proper operation of all lifts using main drive and auxiliary drives.
• Perform weekly and monthly lift inspections, advanced preventative maintenance tasks, and most mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot advanced mechanical component discrepancies or failures.
• Possess working knowledge of lift service and maintenance documentation, safety bulletins, drawings and parts catalogues, and industry-specific codes and requirements.
• Prepare required documentation with maintenance-related software.
• Possess expertise in mechanical concepts and principles as related to hydraulics, lubrication, power transmission, and rotating machinery as well as electricity.
• Possess expertise in industry-related tasks such as rigging and lifting, general ropeway maintenance principles and procedures, and industrial safety.
• Safely operate various over-the-snow and wheeled vehicles.
• Possess a specialization in specific lift maintenance skills such as detachable grip maintenance, line machinery maintenance, drive machinery maintenance, control systems, etc.
• Possess peripheral lift maintenance skills such as welding and fabrication, general carpentry, machine or electrical design, machining, etc.
• Develop, implement, and supervise large-scale lift maintenance projects.
• Assist Lift Maintenance Supervisors with planning, scheduling, parts ordering, and required Lift Maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee pre-operational and operational procedures and inspections.

Skills

Lift maintenance

Team supervision

Maintenance troubleshooting

Job description

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

The Experienced Lift Maintenance Mechanic, is proficient in all the duties of the Lift Maintenance Mechanic Level 2, as well as being able to guide, direct, and train all Lift Maintenance personnel in most aspects of Lift Maintenance. The position also requires expertise in mechanical systems and principles, low voltage control system familiarity and troubleshooting, safe industrial work practices, aerial and surface lift specific maintenance procedures, and the ability to work with minimal to no supervision. They will be able to do most any task related to repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting an aerial or surface lift.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Be proficient in all the duties and responsibilities of all Lift Maintenance personnel.
• Train and supervise all Lift Maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties and Responsibilities.
• Safely direct and complete the preparation of multiple lifts for operational use.
• Train entry-level Lift Maintenance personnel in the proper operation of all lifts using main drive and auxiliary drives.
• Perform weekly and monthly lift inspections, advanced preventative maintenance tasks, and most mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot advanced mechanical component discrepancies or failures.
• Possess working knowledge of lift service and maintenance documentation, safety bulletins, drawings and parts catalogues, and industry-specific codes and requirements.
• Prepare required documentation with maintenance-related software.
• Possess expertise in mechanical concepts and principles as related to hydraulics, lubrication, power transmission, and rotating machinery as well as electricity.
• Possess expertise in industry-related tasks such as rigging and lifting, general ropeway maintenance principles and procedures, and industrial safety.
• Safely operate various over-the-snow and wheeled vehicles.
• Possess a specialization in specific lift maintenance skills such as detachable grip maintenance, line machinery maintenance, drive machinery maintenance, control systems, etc.
• Possess peripheral lift maintenance skills such as welding and fabrication, general carpentry, machine or electrical design, machining, etc.
• Develop, implement, and supervise large-scale lift maintenance projects.
• Assist Lift Maintenance Supervisors with planning, scheduling, parts ordering, and required Lift Maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee pre-operational and operational procedures and inspections.

Secondary Function

• Operate lift for passengers.
• Provide courtesy transportation for guests as dictated by Ski Patrol.
• Supervise Lift Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Lead major projects and act as chief firefighter when a lift goes down.

Job Scope

• As outlined and defined by the Lift Maintenance Supervisor.
• Supervise preoperational procedures within assigned zones.
• Supervise basic preventative maintenance projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Number of Employees Supervised: 5-10
• Positions Supervised: Lift Maintenance Assistants & Lift Maintenance Mechanics (Levels 1 & 2)
• Scheduling & Assigning Work: Within the scope of the assigned project.
• Training: Daily operations and inspections; departmental safety procedures; preventative maintenance procedures; general mechanical theories and applications; equipment-specific procedures.
• Performance Review: Input as related to Lift Maintenance Assistants and Mechanics.

Interpersonal Contacts

• Daily interaction with other Lift Mechanics, Lift Maintenance Assistants, Lift Operators, Lift Access, Ski Patrol, and guests.
• Occasional or varied interaction with Vehicle Mechanics, Parts Room Administrator, Grooming personnel, and Facilities Maintenance personnel.

Specific Job Skills

Licenses/Certifications: Or