Lift Maintenance Manager

Kissing Bridge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kissing Bridge is seeking a hands-on Lift Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance program for all aerial and surface lift systems. You will supervise maintenance staff, oversee preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs, and ensure compliance with manufacturer requirements and safety standards.

The role requires strong mechanical and technical abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining ski lifts, ropeways, or similar equipment.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is preferred.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, diagrams, and manufacturer docs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of aerial and surface lifts.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Perform and supervise routine lift maintenance across seasons.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, and regulatory compliance
• Lead safety culture and train maintenance staff
• Work with operations and leadership on budget and capital planning
• Respond to emergency maintenance during operating hours

Skills

Lift maintenance

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Reading schematics

Electrical systems

Organizational skills

Decision making

Job description

The Lift Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of all aerial and surface lift systems at Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort. This position provides hands‑on leadership of the resort's lift maintenance program, including preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination of major lift projects. The Lift Maintenance Manager works closely with Lift Operations, Mountain Maintenance, Snowmaking, Ski Patrol, and resort leadership to ensure lift systems are maintained and operated in accordance with manufacturer requirements, resort procedures, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This is a hands‑on management position requiring strong mechanical and technical abilities, effective leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

Lift Maintenance & Safety

• Oversee the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the resort's aerial and surface lifts.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Perform and supervise routine, seasonal, and annual lift maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, braking, drive, tensioning, and related lift systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and coordinate repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain lift terminals, towers, sheave assemblies, carriers, communication systems, safety devices, and related equipment.
• Coordinate required testing and inspections.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with manufacturer specifications, applicable codes and regulations, and resort safety procedures.
• Immediately address conditions that could affect the safe operation of a lift.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop lift maintenance employees.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, workmanship, productivity, documentation, and accountability.
• Provide hands‑on training and mentoring to develop the technical abilities of maintenance employees.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and prioritize maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Promote a culture in which employees are expected and empowered to identify and communicate safety concerns.

Winter Operations

• Work closely with Lift Operations to ensure lifts are prepared for daily operation.
• Respond quickly to lift‑related mechanical or electrical issues during operating hours.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and repairs while maintaining clear communication with Lift Operations, Ski Patrol, and resort leadership.
• Participate in lift evacuation planning, training, and exercises.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and response capabilities during resort operating hours.

Inspections, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate inspection, preventative maintenance, repair, testing, and maintenance records.
• Ensure required daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual maintenance procedures are completed and documented.
• Maintain organized records for regulatory inspections and internal safety reviews.
• Assist with inspections performed by regulatory agencies, engineers, manufacturers, insurance representatives, and other qualified third parties.
• Track identified deficiencies through completion and maintain documentation of corrective actions.

Projects & Asset Management

• Assist resort leadership with long‑term lift maintenance and capital planning.
• Identify components requiring repair, rebuild, or replacement before they negatively impact operations.
• Coordinate major maintenance projects, upgrades, installations, and contractor work.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of critical spare parts, tools, lubricants, and maintenance supplies.
• Work with manufacturers and vendors to source parts and technical support.
• Assist with developing annual lift maintenance budgets and capital expenditure recommendations.

Resort Operations

• Coordinate closely with Mountain Operations, Snowmaking, Facilities Maintenance, Lift Operations, and Ski Patrol.
• Support other Mountain Operations maintenance projects when lift maintenance priorities allow.
• Participate in preseason preparation and post‑season maintenance activities.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations when necessary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during the operating season.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining ski lifts, ropeways, industrial mechanical systems, or similar equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, braking, drive, and control systems preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and maintenance‑recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions in time‑sensitive operational situations.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability and willingness to obtain applicable lift‑maintenance certifications and training.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in winter weather and changing mountain conditions.
• Ability to work at heights, including lift towers and elevated work locations.
• Ability to climb towers and ladders and safely use fall‑protection equipment.
• Ability to lift and move tools, parts, and equipment associated with lift maintenance.
• Ability to operate snowmobiles, utility vehicles, and other resort equipment as required.
• Must be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑ins during the ski season.