GSLP: Lift Maintenance Manager

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for Gatlinburg SkyPark chairlifts, zip lines and related systems. You will lead a small team to maintain and repair equipment, enforce safety standards, and ensure reliable daily operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 5–7 years of lift maintenance experience, working knowledge of mechanical and low‑voltage systems, valid driver’s license, and willingness to work at height in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Lift maintenance experience required.
• Mechanical abilities and working knowledge of low voltage systems.
• Experience with detachable and fixed grip lifts and surface lifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and insure safe operation of Gatlinburg SkyPark chairlifts, carpets and other cable rope transportation systems.
• Maintain zip line infrastructure including installation and repair.
• Maximize safety within all aspects of the department.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, and training as necessary.
• Be capable of climbing, welding, or changing running gear 20-30 feet above ground.
• Understand electrical schematics.
• Assist in other tasks as determined by the Maintenance Manager including lift construction, refinishing, lift operations, and other resort needs.

Skills

Lift maintenance

Welding

Electrical schematics

Mechanical abilities

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Climbing at height

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and insure safe operation of all Gatlinburg SkyPark chairlifts, carpets and other cable rope transportation systems; zip line, etc.
• Maintain all aspects of zip line infrastructure including installation and repair.
• Maximize safety within all aspects of the department.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, and training as necessary.
• Be capable of climbing, welding, or changing running gear 20-30 feet above ground.
• Understand electrical schematics.
• Assist in other tasks as determined by the Maintenance Manager including but not limited to; lift construction, refinishing, lift operations, and other resort needs.

Supervisory Duties

This job has supervisory responsibilities, will oversee a team of three to four team members.

Qualifications

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lift maintenance experience required. Must possess mechanical abilities and a working knowledge of low voltage systems. Candidates should be experienced in detachable and fixed grip lifts along with surface lifts.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license required.

Other Requirements

None required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.