Lift Maintenance Apprentice Level I

Sundance Mountain Resort; Alpine (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Season Pass

Job summary

Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah is seeking a Lift Maintenance Apprentice Level I to join the Mountain Operations team. The role supports seasonal maintenance of lifts, outdoor work, and learning lift mechanics under supervision.

The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience with lift components, read manuals, and uphold safety standards, including PPE use and record-keeping. The position is full-time with day and night shifts, pay $25 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license in good standing.
• Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent.
• Must pass Snowmobile Operation training through Mountain Manager.
• Experience with lift operations and ability to safety record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lift Maintenance Team with seasonal lift maintenance.
• Learn lift mechanics and operations basics.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Assist with mountain slope maintenance and shop cleanup.
• Read manuals and operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Driving experience

Lift operations experience

Two-way radio use

Physical strength (50-100 lbs)

Job description

Job Title: LIFT MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (LEVEL 1 FTYR)

Department: Mountain Operations

Rate of Pay: $25.00/Hr

Shift: Full time, Day shifts 6 am-4 pm, Night shifts 4 pm-10 pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly FTYR

SUMMARY

Lift Maintenance level I candidate will be someone who is mechanically minded. Candidate will enjoy working outdoors and in extreme conditions. Candidate must be motivated and interested in working hard. Candidate will be able to perform all job duties and responsibilities as outlined below.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Lift Maintenance Team in seasonal maintenance of all lifts.
• Exhibit a basic knowledge of lift mechanics and operations.
• Responsible for assisting with records keeping and general cleanup.
• Assist in mountain slope maintenance.
• Motivated to learn and gain greater understanding of lift mechanics and operations.
• Consistently exhibit awareness and focus on personal and co-worker safety at all times.
• Possess general understanding of ANSI codes for lift operations.
• Provide accurate up to date record keeping of completed maintenance.
• Locate, properly use, maintain and store all Lift Department tools and machinery.
• Assist with shop clean up.
• Read and interpret manuals and documents.
• Work with equipment such as chainsaws, skill saws, power tools, and other heavy machinery.
• Utilize appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for task.
• Must be familiar with repair and rebuild of lift components to include; sheaves, grips, etc.
• Operate the drive station during line work.
• Perform line work from the work cart.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers' License in good standing as determined by Sundance's Insurance Company guidelines.
• Have a minimum of 3 years driving experience
• Must be a hard worker, and able to work on steep slopes.
• Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must pass off Snowmobile Operation training program through Mountain Manager.
• Previous experience with lift operations.
• Previous experience working with public.
• Use of a 2-way radio is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job.
• Must be 19 years of age or older

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level working around snow guns is usually loud.

Benefits

• Benefits package that includes subsidized medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off policy.
• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities
• Season Pass