Lift Mechanic - Level 2 or 3 Certified

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jay (VT); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation & sick time

Paid maternity & parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Jay Peak is seeking a Lift Mechanic to maintain and repair lift equipment for safe, efficient operation across seasons. The role requires performing daily checks, logging maintenance, and assisting with training of junior staff while ensuring strict safety and procedural standards.

The candidate should be capable of working at heights, following PPE protocols, and collaborating with the Lift Maintenance team to deliver reliable service and guest safety at the resort.

Qualifications

• Experience in lift maintenance and safety compliance.
• Ability to read maintenance instructions and schematics.
• Willingness to train and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair lift equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Perform daily checks and report issues to supervisor.
• Verify wind strength and decide operations at start of day.
• Record maintenance in daily log and prioritize repairs.
• Work at heights, wear PPE and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Lift maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jay Peak - Jay, VT 05859

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $35.00 Hourly***$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE THRU September 30th!!***

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET

Up to $5000SIGN ON BONUS if hired prior to 9/30/2026:

• Level 3: $2,500 after 30 daysof successful employment & attendance and an additional $2,500 on April 1st, 2027(total of $5,000).
• Level 2: $1,500 after 30 daysof successful employment & attendance and an additional $1,500 on April 1st, 2027(total of $3,000)
• Wages ranging from $22-$35/hr, depending on work experience.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability Insurances
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property,

SUMMARY

The Lift Mechanicis responsible for maintenance of lift equipment, winter and summer. Performs checks on a day-to-day basis in the winter to ensure that equipment runs efficiently and safely. We're looking for someone who will be a great fit for us here at Jay, and if you think that could be you, we'd love to hear from you.

Lift Mechanic - Level 2 Certified - Has completed levels 1 and 2 of the Lift Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

Lift Mechanic - Level 3 Certified -Has completed all 3 levels of the Lift Maintenance Apprenticeship Program and has either received their Trade Certified Tramway Technician Certificate or is working towards the necessary hours to get their Certificate. Responsibilities include training of Level 1 and Level 2 lift mechanics in technical and safety measures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and repairs lift equipment, to ensure efficient, safe operation.
• Performs daily checks, in winter, at the direction of the Lift Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
• Verifies strength of wind at the top of lifts and advises Lift Maintenance Supervisor, so that he may decide on whether or not lifts should be started, at beginning of the day and throughout the day.
• On instructions from supervisor, checks assigned machinery locations in readiness for operation.
• Starts lift machinery, checking for abnormal sounds, oil levels appropriate, etc., marking items off on the daily log sheet.
• At the end of the day, makes sure that all lifts are turned off.
• Checks log of maintenance work that needs to be done, as recorded by Lift Operators and performs repairs or maintenance.
• Frequently works at heights to manipulate switches, etc. climbing towers in all weather, to do repair work.
• Lifts heavy objects, such as chairs.
• Wears appropriate PPE as necessary, i.e. hardhats and safety Glasses and fall restraint harness.
• In summer, performs maintenance of lift equipment and buildings:
• Cleans lift buildings, taking down corrals, fence posts, signs, etc. for storage.
• Cleans (degreases) all machinery.
• Helps prepare rope grips for NDT.
• Repairs and replaces broken chairs.
• Performs line inspections of line equipment.
• Checks drives of each lift, taking oil samples, making sure gearbox functions correctly and brakes are in working order.
• Repairs lift buildings, ramps and fences.
• Performs all maintenance as needed and required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 2 and 3 certified Lift Mechanics will assist with training of new Lift Attendants/Operators and may be appointed to oversee the operation of a specific lift/lifts to offer guidance to new employees, particularly early in the season and on weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, weights, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Understanding of imperial and metric units of measurement.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

It is expected that individuals holding this position will be willing to take the necessary courses and maintain status as a Trade Certified Tramway Technician.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to work well with co-workers and other departments. Must be able to speak to our guests in an appropriate manner.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

This position will be expected to make repairs to equipment in all weather conditions, sometimes in high, precarious places. A good sense of urgency and a cool head are a must when a lift goes down with people on it. Employee must understand that worker safety is always important; the employee must use safe work practices and be aware of safe practices for other lift operations and maintenance staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Stooping, climbing and kneeling are necessary to climb on towers and around machinery. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (Chairs and rigging equipment can weigh up to 100lbs). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception and ability to adjust focus needed for climbing and visual inspections of lifts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The lift equipment is loud, especially in the machine rooms. Use of impact wrenches is common.

RESORT CONDITIONS

This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multi-level buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.