Lift Maintenance Technician

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a lift mechanic to service chair and surface lifts. You perform routine maintenance per industry and manufacturer guidelines to ensure safe operation throughout the season.

Responsibilities include electrical work, hydraulic maintenance, weld inspections, and assisting in training lift operations staff, while coordinating annual projects with leadership. Willingness to work at heights and in winter weather is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus five years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with small engine repair, diesel engines and low voltage systems.
• Willing to work on lift towers up to 50 feet and in extreme winter weather conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team player.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on all ski lifts according to industry and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintenance includes line machinery repairs, hydraulic part maintenance, electrical work, nondestructive testing of welds on chair parts and grips, terminal repairs and inspections.
• Understand full operation of each lift including transfer to auxiliary power as needed.
• Assist in training lift operations staff during winter ski season.
• Assist Lift Maintenance Director on major lift repairs and projects.
• Coordinate work projects based on annual maintenance needs.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview:

Work as a lift mechanic on all chair and surface lifts.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance as needed on all ski lifts according to industry and manufacture recommendations.
• Maintenance includes line machinery repairs, hydraulic part maintenance, electrical work, non destructive testing of welds on chair parts and grips, terminal repairs and inspections.
• Responsible for understanding full operation of each lift including transfer to auxiliary power as needed.
• Assists in training lift operations staff during winter ski season.
• Assist Lift Maintenance Director as needed on major lift repairs and projects.
• Coordinate work projects based on annual maintenance needs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus five years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training, experience, and/or education.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and previous experience with small engine repair, diesel engines and low voltage systems.
• Must be willing to work on lift towers at heights up to 50 feet.
• Must be willing to work in extreme winter weather conditions.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be strong team player.
• Must provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be attentive to detail.