Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position job Title:   Lift Maintenance Technician

Reports To:  Lift Maintenance Manager                                

Department:  Lift Maintenance

Classification:  Year Round Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists lift technicians in all phases of general maintenance to the lift to provide safe and efficient uphill transportation for JHMR guests. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acquire on-the-job training while participating in performing all required routine and non-routine maintenance
• Assist in recording all maintenance performed on the standard departmental work order forms with as much detailed information as possible
• Perform pre-operational and daily inspections of lift equipment
• Assist technicians in responding to mechanical/electrical downtime 
• Works as a lift operator during maintenance work
• Assists lift maintenance technicians with line work
• Assists lift maintenance technicians with grip maintenance
• Assists with rigging operations
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates parts on lift to ensure effective performance.
• Participates in special projects for maintenance
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Performs tasks as requested by Lift Maintenance Manager 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assist Lift Operations department to ensure proper use of lift equipment (i.e. training, observing winds, etc.)
• Keep parts, materials, and tools organized and clean
• Work as a lift operator when needed

-- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job—

JOB SPECIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Moderate mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate lift equipment
• Strong safety inclination
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to use harness and other fall protection equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in both an on-mountain outdoor environment and an indoor shop style environment. The on- mountain environment includes exposure to extreme weather and temperature conditions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work at heights on platforms, railings, structural steel beams, etc., and to climb vertical lift tower ladders ranging to 150 ft., 
• Able to suspend oneself in an approved safety harness and remain suspended for periods of up to one hour.
• Ability to balance and ride moving carriers, such as work chairs and tram carriages. 
• Self-evacuation from a stranded chair, gondola cabin, or the Aerial Tram.
• Lifting and carrying 75 lbs (minimum) on a daily basis.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time. 
• All-terrain fork lift operations.
• Advanced ski or snowboard ability to move around the mountain as needed. 

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This role is a full time year round position with primarily day time work hours. Some evening work may be required. Due to the seven-day per week nature of the resort, this role may be scheduled to work any day of the week. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED diploma or equivalent number of years’ experience. 
• Previous experience in lift operations.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience with maintenance or other mechanical work
• Welding experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a snowmobile and ATV. 

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is an AA/EEO Employer committed to a drug free workplace.