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 privileges

Healthcare options

Discounts on outdoor gear

401(k) plan with match

Lift ticket discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC is seeking a full-time Lift Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain chair lifts, funitel, gondola, tram, and conveyors, ensuring safety standards are met.

You will climb towers, inspect and repair components, perform daily inspections, and document service records. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of mechanical or electrical experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year mechanical or electrical experience.
• Knowledge of fixed grip, detachable grip and conveyor lifts.
• Knowledge of fabrication (welding and torching).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in tower line work, brake systems, tension systems, motor rooms, station work, carrier maintenance, low voltage, auxiliary motors, and pre-fab.

Responsibilities

• Work with all operations departments to ensure lifts are running efficiently.
• Know location of all ski lifts and travel routes on the mountain.
• Operate lift controls and 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, repair or replace components at heights in all weather.
• Repair, remove and/or replace mechanical parts of lifts on site and in shop.
• Troubleshoot and repair ski lift components and maintain service records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC is seeking a full-time Lift Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain chair lifts, funitel, gondola, tram, and conveyors, ensuring safety standards are met.

You will climb towers, inspect and repair components, perform daily inspections, and document service records. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of mechanical or electrical experience, plus a valid driver’s license.