Rental Technician

Cottam's Ski Shops Rental & Retail; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $18/hr plus tips

Season pass at Taos Ski Valley

Free rentals: ski, snowboard, snowshoe

Employee discount 25% store merch

Pro-form discounts from outdoor brands

Paid, hands-on equipment training

National ski binding certification

End-of-season bonus opportunity

Housing option near Taos base

Job summary

Cottam’s Ski Shops invites you to spend a winter in the mountains, helping guests select, fit, and rent ski and snowboard gear in Taos. You’ll learn boot fitting, binding adjustments, tuning, and rental operations with on-the-job training and a national binding certification path.

As a Ski Rental Technician, you’ll join a small, friendly team that values dependable service, safety, and a welcoming guest experience during busy rental periods and weekend/holiday peaks.

Qualifications

• No previous ski shop experience is required.
• Hands-on training in ski and snowboard equipment, boot fitting, binding adjustment, equipment tuning, and rental operations.
• National ski binding certification training is provided to team members.

Responsibilities

• Help guests select and rent the appropriate ski and snowboard equipment.
• Fit ski and snowboard boots for comfort and proper sizing.
• Adjust and test ski bindings according to industry standards.
• Mount, tune, and maintain ski and snowboard equipment.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service during busy rental periods.
• Check rental equipment in and out and keep equipment organized.
• Help create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests.

Skills

Customer service

Multitask

Team player

Weekend/holiday availability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Ski Rental Technician – Winter 2026–2027

Cottam’s Ski Shops | Celebrating 50 Years!

Season: November 23, 2026 – April 4, 2027

Starting Pay: $18/hour starting + tips & end of season bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal

Spend Your Winter in the Mountains!

Cottam’s Ski Shops is hiring enthusiastic, dependable, and outdoors-minded Ski Rental Technicians for the 2026–2027 winter season!

Founded in 1976, Cottam’s is a family-owned and operated New Mexico ski shop celebrating 50 years in business. For five decades, we’ve helped skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels get out on the mountain with quality rental equipment, knowledgeable service, and a friendly, welcoming experience.

No previous ski shop experience is required. We provide hands-on training in ski and snowboard equipment, boot fitting, binding adjustment, equipment tuning, and rental operations. Team members will also complete training to earn a national ski binding certification.

If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, working with people, and want to spend a winter in the mountains, we’d love to have you on our team!

Primary Responsibilities

• Help guests select and rent the appropriate ski and snowboard equipment
• Fit ski and snowboard boots for comfort and proper sizing
• Adjust and test ski bindings according to industry standards
• Mount, tune, and maintain ski and snowboard equipment
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service during busy rental periods
• Check rental equipment in and out and keep equipment organized
• Help create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our guests

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist customers with retail merchandise
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and inviting
• Organize rental equipment and storage areas
• Help transport equipment and supplies when needed
• Assist with snow removal from decks, entrances, and walkways
• Pitch in wherever needed as part of a small, team-oriented operation

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine commitment to excellent customer service
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude
• Dependable and motivated work ethic
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Strong team-player mentality
• Interest in and enthusiasm for skiing, snowboarding, and the mountain lifestyle
• Ability to work weekends and holidays during the ski season

Perks & Benefits

Working at Cottam’s means getting to enjoy the ski season, too!

• Starting pay of $18/hour, with compensation based on experience
• Taos Ski Valley Resort value season pass
• Daily ski/ride breaks when operations allow
• Free ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and cross-country ski rentals
• 25% employee discount on store merchandise
• Access to industry pro-form discounts from participating outdoor brands
• Paid, hands-on equipment training
• National ski binding certification training
• End-of-season bonus opportunity
• The chance to spend your winter working and skiing in the mountains of Northern New Mexico

Housing Benefits

Seasonal employee housing is available at the base of Taos Ski Valley Resort, within walking distance of both work and the ski lifts. Housing is a shared two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, with two employees sharing each bedroom. The apartment includes a full kitchen and living area- an ideal setup for spending the winter living, working, and skiing in Taos Ski Valley. Within walking distance of work and the ski lifts, for an all-inclusive price of $500/month plus a non-refundable $150 deposit.

Join us for our 50th anniversary season and become part of a family ski business that has been serving Northern New Mexico since 1976!