Mountain Lift Technician — Seasonal Maintenance Pro

Lutsen; Minnesota, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA

Flexible Time Off

Season Pass

Job summary

Lutsen is seeking a Lift Technician to maintain safety, reliability, and readiness of lift systems across chairlifts, surface lifts, and conveyors. You will inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, collaborating with Mountain Operations to ensure safe daily operations.

The role requires hands-on work in a mountain environment, with flexible schedules including weekends and holidays, and opportunities for growth from Technician I to Senior Technician based on experience and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and safe use of hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and follow procedures, maintenance instructions, and safety rules.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Clear communication within a maintenance and Mountain Operations team.
• Ability to work independently at the level of the assigned technician classification.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections, testing, preventative maintenance, and seasonal service of lift systems to ensure regulatory compliance and asset reliability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, control, and structural lift system issues to safely restore service and minimize downtime.
• Follow ANSI B77 standards, manufacturer requirements, PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and safety procedures while responding to lift stoppages or incidents.
• Coordinate with Lift Operations, Patrol, Grooming, Snowmaking, Fleet Maintenance, and Facilities to maintain safe, uninterrupted mountain operations.
• Provide flexible maintenance coverage during peak periods, staffing gaps, and seasonal transitions to maintain lift readiness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety & PPE

Communication

Independent work

Responsive under pressure

Fall protection

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Lutsen is seeking a Lift Technician to maintain safety, reliability, and readiness of lift systems across chairlifts, surface lifts, and conveyors. You will inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, collaborating with Mountain Operations to ensure safe daily operations.

The role requires hands-on work in a mountain environment, with flexible schedules including weekends and holidays, and opportunities for growth from Technician I to Senior Technician based on experience and