Ski Lift Maintenance Technician (Year-Round)

Alterra Mountain Company; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing/riding privileges

Healthcare options

Discounts on gear

401(k) with company match

Free and discounted lift tickets

Food & Beverage discounts

Retail store discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a skilled Lift Mechanic to maintain and repair chair lifts, funitel, gondola, tram, and conveyors, ensuring safety and reliability. You’ll perform inspections, troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance while documenting work in a fast-paced mountain environment.

The role is full-time, year-round with competitive hourly pay and benefits, requiring strong mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to work at heights in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year mechanical or electrical experience or equivalent training.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work with all operations departments to ensure lifts run efficiently.
• Know lift locations and operate lift controls; run lift on auxiliary diesel.
• 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, and repair components in all weather.
• Repair, remove, and/or replace mechanical parts of lifts on site or in repair shop.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair lift components.
• Maintain service records and documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Neat appearance

Punctuality

Team player

Skiing/snowboarding

Troubleshooting

Use of tools

Hazard identification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year mechanical or electrical experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Snowmobile

ATV

Side-by-Side

Ropes & Rigging

Hand & Power tools

Trucks

Job description

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a skilled Lift Mechanic to maintain and repair chair lifts, funitel, gondola, tram, and conveyors, ensuring safety and reliability. You’ll perform inspections, troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance while documenting work in a fast-paced mountain environment.

The role is full-time, year-round with competitive hourly pay and benefits, requiring strong mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to work at heights in varying weather conditions.