Lift Maintenance Positions - Year Round

Deer Valley Resort; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Staff ski discounts

Subsidized meals

Subsidized housing

Healthcare options

401k with match

Job summary

Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, seeks a Lift Maintenance Technician to provide general maintenance and emergency repairs on Deer Valley lifts. Candidates must perform startup, inspections, and routine mechanical tasks while working with a skilled team in challenging mountain conditions.

You will participate in safety training, maintain logs, and support other Mountain Operations tasks as needed. This is a year-round hourly position with benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Provide personal hand, power, and electrical tools.
• Ability to climb lift terminal stairs and tower ladders.
• Strong skiing ability and comfort on slopes.
• Ability to lift and position heavy components (50+ lbs) in mountainous terrain.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Able to work in extreme weather at heights with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily startup and periodic inspections of lifts in winter and summer.
• Assist in performing in-service and after-hours maintenance and repairs.
• Participate in safety and equipment training.
• Maintain clean workspaces and equipment.
• Participate in daily morning briefings.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of records and logs.
• Perform all routine mechanical inspections on lifts.
• Other duties as assigned, potentially assist other Mountain Operations and Resort department.

Skills

Strong skiing ability

Safe work attitude

Manual dexterity

Tools

Personal hand tools

Power tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Year Round
Classic, consistent quality from a winning team!
Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, seasonal workers from all 50 states and international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Deer Valley family! (Last year over 1,100 staff members celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley).

• Ski perks (vary based on employment status) may include Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts
• Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals (winter staff only)
• Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms offered for staff while on shift
• Subsidized housing options available for seasonal full-time staff
• Discounts for staff members at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City
• Healthcare options are available for staff members
• 401k plan with company match
  

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Lift Maintenance Technician provides general maintenance and emergency repairs to all Deer Valley lifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily startup and periodic inspections of lifts in winter and summer
• Assist in performing in-service and after-hours maintenance and repairs
• Participate in safety and equipment training
• Maintain clean workspaces and equipment
• Participate in daily morning briefings
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of required records and logs
• Perform all routine mechanical inspections on lifts
• Other duties as assigned, potentially assist other Mountain Operations and Resort department
  

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Provide personal hand, power, and electrical tools
• Ability to climb lift terminal stairs and tower ladders
• Strong skiing ability
• Accept direction and instruction readily
• Ability to lift and position heavy components 50 pounds or greater, in mountainous terrain as required
• Ability to work effectively with other lift technicians and other Deer Valley staff
• Ability to work in extreme weather, at heights, or carry heavy equipment in mountainous areas
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Ability to always maintain a positive and helpful attitude toward our guests
  

Basic Working Knowledge Of

• Lift theory, operation, and practice
• Operational requirements and problems
• Mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Electrical AC/DC circuits, DC power supplies and batteries
• AC and DC motor theory, operation, and maintenance
• Interpretation of technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• All applicable rules, regulations, and governing codes including ANSI B77.1
• Troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Use of DMM in troubleshooting electrical circuits
• Routine mechanical inspections of lifts
• Safe operation of snowmobiles and other company equipment
• *Control systems knowledge highly preferred*
  

Dates Of Employment

• Year Round
  

Pay Rate

• Pay: $24-29 DOE
  

Deer Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer