Lift Maintenance Manager

Sunrise; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary retirement plan

Free skiing and riding

Discounted resort amenities

Job summary

Sunrise Park Resort seeks a Lift Maintenance Manager to lead inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, and documentation of its aerial lift systems. You will supervise maintenance and electronics personnel, enforce safe work practices, and ensure compliance with ANSI standards and resort policies.

You will report abnormal conditions and coordinate with Mountain Operations leadership while developing year-round maintenance programs for summer and winter operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of lift maintenance experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of aerial lift mechanical/electrical systems and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with ANSI standards and manufacturer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, and documentation of aerial lift systems.
• Supervise lift maintenance and electronics personnel; ensure safe practices.
• Report abnormal conditions and incidents to leadership; coordinate return-to-service decisions.
• Develop and oversee year-round maintenance programs for summer and winter operations.
• Maintain records and documentation of maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Aerial lift knowledge

MS Office

CMMS

ANSI standards

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lift maintenance software

Electronic maintenance systems

Diagnostics tools

Job description

The Lift Maintenance Manager leads the inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, and documentation of Sunrise Park Resort’s aerial lift systems. This position supervises lift maintenance and electronics personnel; establishes safe, reliable maintenance practices; and ensures work complies with applicable ANSI standards, manufacturer requirements, resort policies, and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. The Manager promptly reports abnormal conditions, incidents, and significant system malfunctions to the Mountain Operations Director and Lift Operations Manager.

Full Description

• Manage and remain accountable for the safe, efficient day-to-day maintenance of all aerial lifts and related systems.
• Ensure lift maintenance practices comply with applicable ANSI standards, manufacturer specifications, Sunrise policies and procedures, and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate, and develop lift maintenance and electronics personnel; reinforce safe work practices, technical proficiency, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develop, schedule, and oversee year-round preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and readiness programs for summer and winter operations.
• Inspect and verify completed work to support lift safety, reliability, and operational readiness; ensure each employee accurately documents work performed each day.
• Plan and prioritize department activities, staffing, tools, parts, and resources so work is completed thoroughly, safely, and on schedule.
• Maintain departmental tools, test equipment, vehicles, shops, parts inventories, and other assigned assets in safe and serviceable condition.
• Immediately notify and consult the Mountain Operations Director regarding abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, lift failures, and significant system malfunctions; coordinate operational impacts and return-to-service decisions with the Lift Operations Manager and other authorized leaders.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current records required by Sunrise and authorities having jurisdiction, including maintenance and inspection records, operating and maintenance procedures, daily logs, lift failures, incidents, tests, and corrective actions.
• Support emergency response, evacuation planning and drills, incident review, regulatory inspections, and corrective-action follow-up within the position’s training and authority.
• Administer departmental time and attendance, performance management, safety reporting, and disciplinary documentation in coordination with Human Resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant college, trade school, apprenticeship, or manufacturer training preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible lift maintenance experience, including supervisory or lead responsibility; comparable combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of aerial lift mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection practices, and safe work procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable ANSI standards, manufacturer requirements, and rules governing lift maintenance and ski-area operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, plan work, maintain accountability, communicate across departments, and respond effectively during urgent or abnormal operating conditions.
• Ability to maintain detailed technical records and use Microsoft Office and lift-maintenance or computerized maintenance-management software.
• Lift Maintenance Technician (LMT) and nondestructive testing (NDT) certifications are preferred; ability to obtain and maintain role-required training or credentials may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required when operating company vehicles is an assigned essential function.

Tribal Hiring Preference

Sunrise Park Resort applies the White Mountain Apache Tribe’s preference policy. Preference in hiring will be given to qualified candidates who are enrolled members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe or other federally recognized tribes.

About Sunrise Park Resort:

Sunrise Park Resort is a wholly owned and operated tribal entity of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and is located in Greer, Arizona. Sunrise is Arizona’s premier mountain resort destination. Elevation – 9,200 feet above sea level.

Employment Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Compensation:

• Voluntary retirement plan (optional)
• Skiing, riding for free at Sunrise Park Resort. Deeply discounted access to additional resort amenities such as dining, and mountain biking and discounted merchandise available through the retail division.