Lift Maintenance Technician - Experienced 3+ Years

Alterra Mountain Company

Sandpoint (ID)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
Employee housing
Discounted onsite childcare
Accrued paid sick leave
401(k) match
Great discounts and access to proDeals
Medical benefits, vacation, parental</
leave

Job summary

Schweitzer Lift Maintenance team at Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a mid-level technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on lift facilities. You will work on mechanical and electrical systems, under the lift maintenance manager and lead technician, with a focus on safety and reliable service.

This full-time, year-round role requires 2+ years of lift maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years lift maintenance experience; 3+ preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license; NDT certifications preferred.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, services, and repairs to Schweitzer lift facilities.
  • Work under direction of lift maintenance manager and lead technician.
  • Maintain documentation and records of all maintenance work.
  • Collaborate with mountain departments to ensure safe, uninterrupted lift operation.

Skills

Driver's license
NDT certifications
MaintainX app experience
Welding experience
Personal tools
Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MaintainX

Job description

Year Round

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:
  • Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
  • Employee housing
  • Discounted onsite childcare
  • Accrued paid sick leave
  • 401(k) match
  • Great discounts and access to pro deals
  • Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full Time Year-round

Wage Range: $25.00 to $29.00/hr + annual tool allowance

Minimum Age: 18

Background Check Required: Yes

Driver Verification Required: Yes

Drug Screen Required: Yes

Position Summary

Experienced Lift Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Inspections, and repairs to SMR lift facilities.Will work on both mechanical and electrical systems.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities
  • This is an mid-level technical position requiring experience prior having a job offer extended.
  • Technicians are primary responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled inspections, services, and repairs to Schweitzer lift facilities. They will do so at the direction of the lift maintenance mgr., and lead technician. These include Daily, Monthly 600 hr. and annual procedures intended to meet manufacture and code requirements.
  • The technician will work individually and unsupervised within their skill set.
  • Work within teams to accomplish departmental task and goals.
  • Technicians are responsible for finding issues with our lift systems through detailed inspection, and repairing them prior to them becoming safety issues and or causing interruption of lift service.
  • As a technician you will be required to maintain documentation and record keeping of all work performed.
Secondary Responsibilities
  • Working closely with other mountain departments to ensure timely, safe, uninterrupted operation of lifts, Proper and concise communication when weather or mechanical issues arise.
Specific Job Skills

License/Certifications- Driver’s license, NDT and other job-relevant certifications preferred.

Technical- Some Cell phone app experience preferred, we use MaintainX

Physical Capabilities- Able to remain outside in all weather conditions, able to lift 50lbs on own and 75+ lbs with help.

Additional- Welding experience a plus. Personal Tools are required.

Education/Related Experience

Minimum education required - High school diploma, or GED equivalent

Minimum time in related position - At least 2 years documented prior lift maintenance experience, 3+ years is preferred.

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