Ski Lift Technician

HoliMont Ski Area; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HoliMont Ski Area in Ellicottville, NY is seeking a Ski Lift Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair ski lift equipment and assist with lift start-up and shutdown.

Candidates will read diagrams and schematics, diagnose electrical problems and monitor seasonal lift operators. Applicants must be 18+ with a clean driver’s license and able to work in winter conditions with PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old with a clean, valid driver’s license.
• Must have mechanical and electrical training and/or experience.
• Able to work in winter elements for extended periods with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by Lift Department Supervisor and Lead Technician.
• Maintain lifts to ANSI B77 and NYS ICR 32 and manufacturers’ standards.
• Assist in lift emergencies such as evacuations.
• Report and rectify unsafe conditions promptly.
• Submit all required Work Orders completely and on time.
• Keep work environment clean, organized and safe.
• Assist in training and policy enforcement of seasonal staff.
• Interact courteously with management, staff, coworkers and guests.

Skills

Read diagrams & schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical training/experience

Safety training

Job description

Ski Lift Technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair ski lift equipment as well as assist with the start-up and shut-down of the lifts daily. Lift technicians must be able to read diagrams and schematics, manufacturer’s manuals, diagnose and repair electrical problems and perform other procedures requiring specialized training. The technician will also supervise seasonal lift operators and monitor their performance.

• Perform all duties assigned by the Lift Dept Supervisor and Lead Technician.
• Ensure all lifts are maintained to ANSI B77 and NYS ICR 32 and manufacturers’ standards.
• Assist in emergency situations such as lift evacuations.
• Report and rectify any unsafe conditions.
• Submit all required Work Orders in a complete and timely manner.
• Keep a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Assist in training and policy enforcement of seasonal staff.
• Use courtesy and respect when dealing with management, staff, co-workers and guests.
• Ski Lift Technicians must be a minimum of 18 years old with a “clean”, valid driver’s license.
• Must have mechanical and electrical training and/or experience.
• Ski Lift Technicians must be friendly, polite, and outgoing.
• Be able to work in Winter elements for extended periods, including physical activities such as climbing, working at heights, lifting, and walking. Training, including fall protection and fall rescue, and PPE, including helmets and harness, are provided.
• Use personal protective equipment as outlined during training sessions.
• The lift technician is exposed to fumes (i.e. welding), solvents, gases, lubricants and other environmental and physical hazards. Training and PPE are provided.
• The lift technician is exposed to moderate to high noise levels, outdoor temperatures and weather, and confined spaces. Training and PPE are provided.
• Committed to becoming a skilled team member vested in HoliMont core Values.

716.699.2320 ext. 0

716.699.2320

PO BOX 279, Ellicottville, NY 14731

716.699.2320 ext.60

6921 NY-242, Ellicottville, NY 14731

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Winter Hours

Saturday and Sunday – Exhibition, Cascade, and Sunset 8am-4:30pm. All other lifts 9am-4:30pm

Monday – Friday

All Lifts 9:30am-4:30pm

Christmas Week December 26-January 1st and Holidays (MLK and Presidents Day) are same as Weekend hours with exception of Christmas Day which is 12pm-4pm

Summer Hours – Sunset Lift Only

Saturday and Sunday – 10am – 4:30pm

Fridays – 12 – 7pm, Beginning June 20th

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