Ski Mountain Maintenance Technician — Hands-On & Free Ski/Ride

Mount Southington Ski Area; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary ski/ride access for the,

Employee discounts on food and Beve r

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits

Job summary

Mount Southington Ski Area is seeking a Mountain Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on ski mountain facilities, lifts, vehicles, and operational equipment. This hands-on role ensures safety and reliability of mountain operations in dynamic outdoor conditions.

You will assist with lift inspections, maintenance of towers and drive systems, snow grooming equipment, and related facilities, while maintaining logs and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with maintenance, lift maintenance, and facility maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Strong work ethic and dependable.
• Strong attention to detail and safety policies.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, nights, and peak season hours.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily, weekly, and seasonal inspections of chairlifts and surface lifts.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on lift components including towers, terminals, sheaves, grips, and drive systems.
• Support start-up and shutdown procedures for lifts.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical lift systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and inspection records.
• Support annual lift maintenance and regulator inspections.
• Maintain and repair snow grooming equipment, snowmobiles, ATVs, and utility vehicles.
• Perform oil changes, hydraulic service, brake repairs, and other mechanical tasks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Maintain tools, parts inventory, and maintenance shop organization.
• Maintain lodges, restrooms, rental shops, and operational facilities as needed.
• Response promptly to facility-related and equipment related maintenance requests.
• Assist with snowmaking as needed including setup, maintenance, operations, and teardown.
• Follow all company safety policies and industry regulations.
• Identify and report safety hazards immediately.
• Utilize proper lockout/tagout procedures when servicing equipment.
• Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period.
• Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by Mountain Leadership

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Job description

Mount Southington Ski Area is seeking a Mountain Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on ski mountain facilities, lifts, vehicles, and operational equipment. This hands-on role ensures safety and reliability of mountain operations in dynamic outdoor conditions.

You will assist with lift inspections, maintenance of towers and drive systems, snow grooming equipment, and related facilities, while maintaining logs and adhering to safety policies.