Lift Maintenance Technician
POWDR
Lift Maintenance Technician
POWDR
Runs mountain resorts and adventure experiences
Woodward Tahoe (Boreal and Soda Springs), located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place you'd like to work, progress, and play, we'd love to hear from you!
A Level 1 Ski Lift Mechanic at Boreal Mountain is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, repair, and operation of ski lift equipment. Key duties include conducting routine inspections, performing minor repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role requires basic mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates should be safety-conscious, have a strong work ethic, and be able to collaborate with team members. Previous experience in a mechanical or maintenance role is a plus, but training will be provided.
What's in it for You?
Proposed hiring rate of $21.50
Health insurance options for ALL employees
Complimentary access to most POWDR owned resorts (Skiing, Riding and more!)
Full access to our world-class facilities. Work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes.
Friends & family discounts and complimentary passes.
Discounts on food, retail, and gear!
Enough free time to enjoy the Woodward lifestyle.
Career development and growth opportunities.
A connection with people that share the same passions and embrace each other's unique and individual style.
Basic Mechanical Skills: Understanding of mechanical systems and components.
Hydraulic Systems: Understanding of hydraulic components and their maintenance.
Inspection Techniques: Ability to perform visual and functional inspections of lift equipment
Safety Procedures: Knowledge of safety standards and practices in ski lift operation
Troubleshooting: Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
Preventative Maintenance: Skills in conducting routine maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failure.
Specific Job Skills:
Basic electrical theory
Able to use a multi-meter
Basic troubleshooting philosophy
Understanding the differences between hydraulics and pneumatics
Basic nomenclature for fluid identification
Understanding types and identifying grades of fasteners
Able to identify different type of wire rope construction
Expanded knowledge of lift components and nomenclature
Basic understanding of how to navigate the ANSI B77 code book and lift service/maintenance manuals
Technical Skills:
Competent in the operation of stand-by and evacuation motor procedures for fixed grip and detachable chairlifts.
Competent in Brake torque testing
Perform all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections, tests, and maintenance procedures, per manufacture or governing bodies.
Demonstrate/perform all necessary inspections and tests for state and insurance inspectors
Competent in measuring and inspecting haul rope and counterweight ropes
Competent in measuring and inspecting roller chain and link chain on tension systems
You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view. Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.
If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to [email protected]
POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that runs a collection of mountain resorts, experience operations, and youth-action-sports programs. It operates ski and snowboard destinations such as Copper Mountain, Eldora, Boreal, Soda Springs, Mt. Bachelor, Snowbird, and SilverStar, plus non-resort adventures like Sun Country Tours rafting in Oregon, Powderbird heli-adventures out of Snowbird, and Stovepipe lodging in Death Valley. The Woodward brand runs summer camps and mountain-center programs (Park City, Utah; Copper; Tahoe; West; PA) to train and inspire the next generation of action sports enthusiasts. The company’s approach combines accessible, geographically diverse places with hands-on experiences, guided tours, lodging, and youth programming. POWDR’s goal is to encourage people of all ages to explore and pursue adventures in iconic outdoor settings.
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