Lift Maintenance Technician

Alterra Mountain group; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Lift tickets for friends & family

Discounted lift tickets

401(k) savings plan

Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Lift Maintenance Technician at Big Bear Lake (Bear Mountain or Snow Summit). The role focuses on safe operation and maintenance of lifts, ensuring compliance with safety standards and performance goals. Starting wage ranges with experience apply.

Position located at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake with shifts including evenings and weekends. Competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to follow multi-step instructions.
• Familiar with OSHA safety practices and able to pass certification as Snowmobile Operator.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including holidays/weekends and second/third shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe and efficient operation of lifts through maintenance and repairs.
• Help ensure service standards, code compliance, and performance goals are met.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety rules

Snowmobile operator

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Year Round

Working at Big Bear Mountain Resort puts you in the middle of it all, with some of the West Coast's best skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking terrain at your doorstep and Southern California's iconic beaches, deserts, and landscapes all within driving distance.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California's year-round home for alpine good times with three mountains - Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley - offering something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from world-class skiing, snowboarding, and sledding/tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, base area activities, and golf in the summer, plus a full slate of can't-miss events throughout the year. Renowned for being some of the industry's most innovative and influential destinations, Big Bear Mountain Resort features the most rideable terrain in Southern California, as well as the region's only halfpipes and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), the first terrain park in North America (Bear Mountain, 1992), the longest continually operating resort (Snow Valley, est. 1924), and site of the first Winter X Games (Snow Summit, 1997). Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and is an Ikon Pass member destination.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and 150 miles from San Diego. As the home of Southern California's best snow conditions, most rideable terrain, and premier lift-served bike park, Big Bear Mountain Resort employees are able to enjoy three unique mountains and are eligible to receive retail and food discounts, season passes for dependents, and ski free at Alterra Mountain resorts.

Employee perks/benefits:

• Free season pass
• Lift tickets for friends & family
• Free skiing at other Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures)
• Discounted lift tickets at Ikon Pass partner resorts*
• Retail and Rental discounts
• Food & Beverage discounts
• Free staff ski/snowboard lessons
• Exclusive employee and family events
• Free local bus pass: mountaintransit.org
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick Pay

*Career positions offer additional benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists with the safe and efficient operation of lifts through maintenance and repairs as directed. Helps ensure that all service standards, code compliance, and performance goals are achieved.

This position is located at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake.

Starting wage between $26.69/hr. - $40.18/hr. depending on experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with mechanical aptitude and ability to carry out multi-step instructions.
• A valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of OSHA and safety practices.
• Must be able to pass Company certification as a Snowmobile Operator.
• Ability to operate equipment as needed; read and comply with documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, holidays/weekends, including second and third shifts.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and your ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Snow Summit LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted At: Tue Nov 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)