Lift Maintenance Mechanic - Year Round

Gunstock Mountain Resort; Gilford (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Company paid Short-Term Disability & L

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Alternative Work Schedules

40% off F&B

25% off retail

Complimentary Season Passes

Complimentary Equipment Rentals

Complimentary Summer Adventure Park

Job summary

Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire seeks an experienced Lift Mechanic to join our Mountain Operations team. You will inspect, maintain, and repair 8 aerial and surface lifts and the Mountain Coaster to ensure safe, reliable operation for guests.

As a valued member of NH locals, you will work with a skilled team to uphold high safety standards and guest satisfaction. Success hinges on deep mechanical, electrical, and structural knowledge, tower climbing capability, and a proactive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of lift maintenance or construction experience.
• Tower climbing certification required within 3 months of start date.
• Knowledge of B77 regulations for aerial passenger tramways and lifts.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues in high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on aerial/surface lifts and Mountain Coaster; inspect safety switches, cables, drives, and electrical systems.
• Manage daily opening and closing procedures, safety checks, and communication with operations to ensure lifts are safe and ready for guests.
• Provide technical guidance during training for Lift Operators and contribute to safety protocol development for loading/unloading.
• Support operations and other trades on projects, including equipment movement, traffic control, and site clean-up.

Skills

Lift maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Tower climbing

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire is looking for an experienced, service-oriented Lift Mechanic to join our Mountain Operations team. Located in the Winnipesaukee Lakes Region, Gunstock has been creating memorable outdoor adventures for guests of all ages since 1937. As a Lift Mechanic, you will work with a team of technicians to ensure the continual repair, maintenance, and safe operation of Gunstock's 8 aerial and surface lifts, as well as the Mountain Coaster. And as a Gunstock employee, you'll become part of a special team of NH locals who love our mountain and work hard to make it fun for their neighbors. This position reports directly to the Lift Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance and responsive repairs of all aerial and surface lifts, including the Mountain Coaster; regularly inspect safety switches and control circuits, sheaves, bull-wheel liners, bushings, cables, grips, electrical systems, chairs, and towers for signs of wear, stress, or fatigue; conduct maintenance work and minor repairs on electrical motors, internal combustion engines, brakes and brake motors; regularly climb lift towers for inspections, ice removal, and repairs; perform highly skilled repairs on all lift systems in a thorough manner to minimize recurring service interruptions.
• Responsible for the daily Lift and Mountain Coaster opening and closing procedures, including safety circuit checks and lift line/rail checks; communicate effectively with Mountain Operations personnel to ensure all lifts and Mountain Coaster are opened to the public as scheduled; notify management of all service interruptions and provide timely status updates.
• Assist Lift Operations as needed with the daily operation of each lift as assigned; provide technical expertise on the safe and efficient operation of lift systems for new hire and in-service training for Lift Operators; advise on the development of safety protocol for proper loading/unloading techniques for employees assisting guests and/or transporting materials, including Ski/Board Instructors, Patrollers, and F&B personnel; may also act as back-up to other trade workers on complex projects.
• Work with the entire Operations Team in various capacities to support business operations, guest and employee functions, special events as needed; activities like moving and relocating equipment and materials, traffic control, housekeeping and trash pickup assistance; may also act as back-up to other trade workers on complex projects.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• 5+ years of lift maintenance or construction experience with a strong working knowledge of mechanical, structural and electrical engineering principles as they pertain to the construction, maintenance and operation of aerial and surface lifts
• Tower climbing certification required within 3 months of start date
• Thorough knowledge of B77 regulations pertaining to the safety requirements for aerial passenger tramways, aerial lifts, surface lifts and tows, as established in the American National Safety Standards
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues effectively in high pressure situations; maintain current working knowledge of technical trends and lift systems.

BENEFITS:

This is a full-time year round opportunity with many benefits including:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Company paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off from date of hire
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedules varies by season
• 40% off all resort F&B venues excludes alcohol
• 25% off retail purchases at Gunstock Ski & Sport retail store
• Complimentary Season Passes for you & your family
• Complimentary Equipment Rentals for you & your family (skis, snowboards)
• Complimentary Summer Adventure Park passes for friends & family