Ski Area Lift Mechanic

495 Magic Access Road, Londonderry VT

Description

ob Description: Assistant Lift Mechanic Reports To: Lift Supervisor Pay: $17-$22 DOE Summary: Responsible for assisting in the maintenance of lift equipment, winter and summer. The Lift Maintenance Mechanic will maintain, troubleshoot and repair fixed grip aerial lifts and several surface lifts at the direction of the Lift Maintenance Manager. Preventative and routine maintenance is performed year-round in changing and extreme weather conditions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform lift start-up procedure on assigned lifts prior to arrival of Lift Operations staff Competently prepare our fixed grip aerial tramways for non-destructive testing (NDT) Willing and able to participate in all maintenance needs: respond to calls from Lift Operations and Ski Patrol in a timely and safe manner Use of complex problem solving to determine equipment and time needed to address problems Maintain a positive attitude, including during high stress situations Able to work together with all Magic staff in high operational tempo situations Responsible for accurate tracking of all worked performed Assists in preparing lifts for annual inspection Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory requirement or responsibility Qualifications: Level III/ Trades Certified To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess and demonstrate mechanical aptitude and complex problem solving. As well as A valid Driver’s License A willingness to be Flexible and Learn Consistent Reliability Education and Experience: A High School Diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of three years progressive experience with aerial tramway maintenance is preferred. Previous experience with the operation of heavy equipment is a plus (telehandlers, skid-steer, loader etc.). Formal education in a mechanical or electrical field is also a plus. Previous experience with snowmobile and ATV\UTV safety and operations. Physical Demands: The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (Chairs and rigging equipment can weigh up to 100lbs). Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time, use ladders, and work at variable heights (15-65 ft above ground). Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Work Conditions: Conditions may change rapidly on the Mountain. Magic Mountain will provide you with a cold weather uniform jacket and micro spikes. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The lift equipment is loud, especially in the machine rooms. Use of impact wrenches is common. To mitigate these loud areas, hearing protection is also issued and there are hearing protection stations placed strategically throughout the lift areas and other mountain operations work facilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.