Lift Maintenance Mechanic | Full Time Year Round

Loon Mountain Resort; Lincoln (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A top ski resort in New England is looking for a dedicated individual to maintain and repair chairlifts. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and training operators. Ideal candidates should have mechanical skills, a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience with lifts. The role emphasizes teamwork and customer service to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for guests.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with lifts is required.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on chairlifts and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Mechanical aptitude with the use of tools and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of chairlifts through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Train personnel in the proper operation of chairlifts.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, parts and supplies; anticipate needs.
• Prepare operational and maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Maintain technical knowledge and continuity of equipment.
• Contribute to team safety and cleanliness; participate in safety meetings and meet department goals.

Skills

Technical knowledge of chairlifts

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Maintain, repair and assist in the operation of chairlifts by completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and performing training to operators. As a customer focused organization, a crucial part of each employee's job is to get and keep guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation of chairlifts and personnel by completing preventative maintenance of APU's, electric motors and line gear following manufacturers' maintenance manuals; troubleshooting malfunctions and training personnel in the proper operation.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; and checking for overheating.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using come-a-longs, cranes, heavy equipment, rigging, hand and power tools; examining and diagnosing cause of failure and correcting the condition.
• Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventory and conserves resources by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate equipment, parts and supplies and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Prepares operational and maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Maintains technical knowledge and continuity.
• Contributes to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.
• Meets service level objectives and department goals as set forth by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year experience with Lifts.