Lift Mechanic - Year Round - Full Time

Company: Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
Location: Vail
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. - is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships and a rooted sense of community.Who We're Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best summer vacation destination, play in the outdoors and meet friends from around the world. If you like to provide incredible guests service with a friendly attitude, then you're ready to join our team. If you're dream job includes working in the sunshine, interacting with guests, rewarding work, rides on a mountain coaster, employee parties and more, we'd love to hear from you!Perks & Benefits: Year Round employees at Steamboat are eligible for medical, dental, vision, legal plan, pet insurance, PTO and Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, health saving account with employer contribution as well as the perks and benefits that all Steamboat employees enjoy. These include a Steamboat and Alterra Mountain ski pass for you and eligible dependents, competitive compensation, retail/rental discounts, food & beverage discounts, industry pro deal discounts, friends & family discounted tickets subject to restrictions, reservations and/or blackout dates, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, (eligibility rules apply), Employee Assistance Program, and a chance to learn and advance within Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. Steamboat employees are also eligible for discounted tuition with partner online universities for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education.The Journeyman Lift Mechanic position at Steamboat Ski & Resort would prefer applicants have at least one year of lift operator experience or one season as a lift maintenance assistant. A solid mechanical/electrical aptitude with a valid driver's license are also required.Detailed job description, including responsibilities, work performed, tools or equipment used, etc.:

• Conduct all maintenance activities required to assure safe and reliable operation of the area's lift system and associated equipment
• Conduct daily, monthly and weekly winter operational inspections of assigned lift equipment according to prescribed inspection guidelines
• Perform daily decisions to assist in and perform basic preventative maintenance activities to the area's tramway system
• Works with lift supervisors with regard to the safe and efficient operations of the tramway
• Duties and responsibilities split between field and shop environment
• May work nights and weekends
• May work on lifts and/or gondolaMinimum skills, experience, education and ability required for this job:
  
  • High school diploma required
  • One-year lift operator or one season experience as a lift maintenance assistant preferred
  • Must have a solid mechanical/electrical aptitude
  • Must interact positively with co-workers
  • Must operate a snowmobile
  • Must meet SSRC minimum driving standards and have current Driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required.
  • Basic knowledge of hand tools and shop equipment
  • Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with SSRC's Service Excellence standards.
  • Adhere to all safety policies
    Physical Requirements:
    
    • Must work in extreme heights, climbing towers etc.
    • Must read and write in the English language
    • Must tolerate extreme weather conditions (snow, cold, wind, etc.)
    • Must walk on uneven terrain
    • Must lift 75 lbs. at various heights and/or uneven terrainMiscellaneous information:
      
      • This is an hourly paid position and is subject to overtime pay
        • Pursuant to county and/or state orders and company policies, every employee is required to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently, wear a mask per current guidelines, self-report and call in immediately and stay home if sick and assist with sanitizing and disinfecting work areas. Employees must follow all resort mitigation plans and protocols, which can be found posted on resort buildings and on Beekeeper
          The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.Steamboat area base hourly pay range: $16.00 - $26.00 per hourSteamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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