Lift Electrician I

Mountain Capital Partners; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners is seeking a Ski Lift Technician at Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO to inspect, test, maintain, and repair lift machinery and components, ensuring safe operation. You will train with electricians and mechanics to expand knowledge and pursue level 2 status.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and a willingness to work outdoors in varied weather. Physical fitness, snowmobile riding, and skiing or snowboarding are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ski lift equipment, terminology and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and their operation.
• Making the safety of yourself and others a priority at all times is mandatory.
• Must be able to maintain cognitive ability in extreme situations and environments.
• Ability to ride a snowmobile.
• Ability to ski or snowboard.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and monitor ski lift machinery and components.
• Execute scheduled maintenance on ski lift machinery and components, tools and buildings.
• Respond to, and determine the cause of lift operational problems and implement solutions and repairs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs according to resort, department, ANSI B.77 and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Log all maintenance and repairs on log sheets.
• Inform lift maintenance manager of all work in progress and any problems encountered.
• Organize and clean shops, work areas and lift terminals.
• Remove snow from around lift machinery and buildings in winter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ski lift knowledge

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety first

Snowmobile operation

Skiing or snowboarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

College degree (plus)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Purgatory Resort - DURANGO, CO 81301
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.50 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

General Purpose

Conduct and participate in inspections, testing, monitoring, maintenance and repair of ski lift machinery and components, tools and buildings to ensure safe and efficient lift operation at all times. Train with other electricians and mechanics while expanding your own lift knowledge, skills and certifications to achieve level 2 status.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and monitor ski lift machinery and components.
• Execute scheduled maintenance on ski lift machinery and components, tools and buildings.
• Respond to, and determine the cause of lift operational problems and implement solutions and repairs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs according to resort, department, ANSI B.77 and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Log all maintenance and repairs on log sheets.
• Inform lift maintenance manager of all work in progress and any problems encountered.
• Organize and clean shops, work areas and lift terminals.
• Remove snow from around lift machinery and buildings in winter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of ski lift equipment, terminology and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and their operation.
• Making the safety of yourself and others a priority at all times is mandatory.
• Must be able to maintain cognitive ability in extreme situations and environments.
• Ability to ride a snowmobile.
• Ability to ski or snowboard.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A college degree in a relatable field is a plus but not required.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

Often the work day is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions including snow, extreme cold, heat, rain, wind and lightning. Other times the work day is spent indoors at various locations such as lift terminals, motor rooms, operator houses or in the lift maintenance shop. An average day can consist of walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, twisting and contorting. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds, as well as pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 250 pounds is possible. Expect frequent aerial work, up to 75 feet above the ground, for prolonged periods of time on lift towers, work chairs, platforms and other various pieces of equipment.