Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic II, Year-Round

Mammoth Mountain; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Free skiing for dependents

401k with company match

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

Background check included

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, CA is seeking a Lift Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on Doppelmayr and Yan lifts, ensuring safety and reliability in all weather conditions. The role involves climbing towers at height and working weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Based in Mammoth Lakes with a 4-10s schedule, this position requires strict adherence to safety standards and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic mountain resort environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of lift maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of ANSI B77.1-2022.
• Must have own basic hand and power tools.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Welding and electrical knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of ski lifts for safe operation.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures.
• Climb lift towers to inspect, diagnose, and repair components at height.
• Operate lift controls and conduct system tests.
• Maintain service records and documentation.
• Safely operate snowmobile and ATV as required.

Skills

Lift maintenance

High altitude work

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School

Tools

Doppelmayr/Yan lift 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 both independently and 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 a plus.
• 3-4 years of mechanical experience.
• Level II magnetic particle NDT certified.
• Riggers/Signal Person Certification Card.
• OSHA 10 card.
• Fork Lift/Telehandler Certification.
• Electrical Experience.
• Welding Experience.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of lift maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Can learn and perform all basic maintenance on Doppelmayr and Yan lift mechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of A.N.S.I. B77.1-2022.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic system experience.
• 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.
• Provide own set of basic hand and power tools.
• 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.

Pay rate: $28.57-$32.51

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.