Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic I, Year-Round

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass for employee

Free skiing for dependents & family

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Background check required

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking a Lift Maintenance Technician responsible for repairs and maintenance of chair lifts, gondolas and surface lifts. You’ll work under a qualified technician, performing inspections, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs in a high-altitude mountain environment.

The role requires good knowledge of Doppelmayr and Yan lift systems, OSHA standards, and the ability to work at heights in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Lift Maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Can learn and perform basic maintenance on Doppelmayr and Yan lift systems
• Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Be able to work flexible schedules and long hours for emergency repairs
• Must be willing to work at heights and in adverse weather conditions
• Basic understanding of ANSI B77.1-2022
• Experience with Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
• Ski Resort Operations Experience

Responsibilities

• Work with operations to ensure lifts run safely and efficiently
• Know locations and operation of all lifts and run evacuation diesels
• Perform daily pre-operation and operational inspections
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures
• Climb lift towers to inspect, diagnose, adjust, and repair components
• Repair or replace mechanical parts of lifts on hill or in repair shop
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair lift components
• Maintain service records and documentation
• Operation of snowmobile and ATV as needed

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 year Trade School

Level II magnetic particle NDT certified

Riggers/Signal Person Certification Card

OSHA 10 card

Fork Lift/Telehandler Certification

Tools

Doppelmayr lift systems

Yan lift systems

Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems

Job description

Year Round At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream! Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California.

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

Preferred Skills/Certifications

Candidate Preferences and Requirements:

• 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.