Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic I, Year-Round

Alterra Mountain Company; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for dependents and free ski

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment Rental discount

401k with company match

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking an experienced Lift Maintenance position in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This role covers repairs and preventive maintenance of chair lifts, gondolas, and surface lifts, ensuring safety and reliability under varied weather.

The job follows a 4-10 schedule with potential weekend and holiday shifts. Eligible candidates will have 1–2 years of lift maintenance, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work at heights; preferring ANSI standards and real-world resort

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Lift Maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to learn Doppelmayr and Yan lift mechanical systems.
• Willing to develop skills and follow instructions.
• Able to work at heights and in adverse weather.
• Basic knowledge of ANSI B77.1-2022.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic system experience.
• Ski Resort Operations experience.
• Neat appearance per grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lifts are running safely and efficiently with all departments.
• Know locations of all lifts and mountain travel routes.
• Operate lift controls and evacuation diesels as needed.
• Perform daily pre-ops and inspections for safe operation.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Climb lift towers to inspect, diagnose, repair components.
• Repair or replace mechanical parts on hill or in shop.
• Troubleshoot and repair lift components.
• Maintain service records and documentation.
• Safely operate a snowmobile and ATV.

Skills

NDt Level II

Riggers Card

OSHA 10

Fork Lift Certified

Telehandler Certification

Electrical Experience

Welding Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Doppelmayr lift systems

Yan lift systems

Mechanical diagnostics tools

Job description

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match
• Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A little about this position: This position is responsible for all repairs and maintenance of chair lifts, gondolas, and surface lifts complying with service and safety standards in accordance with industry and state policies and procedures while under the supervision of a qualified technician. This is both a proactive and reactive position- requiring team members to take appropriate preventative measures to prevent equipment failure, while also being ready to jump into action when a lift goes down. This position follows a 4-10s schedule, and you may be required to work weekends, holidays, evenings, at heights and in adverse weather conditions.

Essential Job Duties (including but not limited to):

• Work with all operations departments to make sure lifts are all running safely and efficiently.
• Be familiar location of all ski lifts and travel routes on the mountain.
• Know how to operate the lift controls, run lift on auxiliary or evacuation diesels.
• Perform daily pre-operation and operational inspections of ski lifts for safe operation.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures.
• Climb lift towers to inspect, diagnose, adjust, and repair or replace components at extreme heights in all weather conditions.
• Repair, remove and/or replace mechanical parts of lifts as necessary, both on hill and in repair shop.
• Must have the ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair or replace ski lift components.
• Maintain service records and documentation.
• Must be able to competently and safely operate a snowmobile and ATV

Candidate Preferences and Requirements:

Preferred Skills/Certifications:

• 2 year Trade School Level II magnetic particle NDT certified.
• Riggers/Signal Person Certification Card OSHA 10 card.
• Fork Lift/Telehandler Certification Electrical Experience Welding Experience

Requirements:

• 1-2 years Lift Maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Can learn and perform most basic maintenance on Doppelmayr and Yan lift mechanical systems
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to further develop skills, abilities and knowledge on their own.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Be able to work flexible work schedules and long hours to complete emergency repairs.
• Must be willing to work at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
• Basic understanding of A.N.S.I. B77.1-2022.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic system experience.
• Ski Resort Operations Experience.
• Must have a neat and clean appearance in compliance with company grooming standards.
• Must be capable of standing or walking for more than 50% if 10 hour shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, and pull 100lbs or more.
• Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull 50 lbs or more

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.64-$28.57

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.

Working in the iconic mountains of California is a dream we want to help you achieve and it all starts here. There is typically an array of positions available, falling into either the seasonal or full-time/year-round categories. So, whether you are looking to start a career or spend a season with us, we've got an opening that's right for you. Mammoth offers exciting, equal-opportunity employment options for job seekers looking for a rewarding work experience in the ski resort and hospitality industry. We take pride in the mountain lifestyle. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and much more are at your fingertips at our destinations. The company owns and operates a variety of resort businesses including recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage and retail. Specific businesses owned and operated by Mammoth Mountain include Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, June Mountain, Tamarack Lodge and Resort, Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, and the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Mammoth Mountain also operates The Westin Monache, Juniper Springs Resort, the Village Lodge and Sierra Star Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes, California.

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