Lift Maintenance Manager

Overview

The Lift Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical operation and maintenance of Brighton Resort’s aerial lifts and related lift systems. This position provides leadership and technical direction to the lift maintenance team and ensures that all lift equipment is inspected, maintained, repaired, and operated in accordance with Brighton Resort standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The Lift Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in preparing Brighton’s lift systems for winter and summer operations and maintaining the highest levels of equipment reliability throughout the ski season. The position works closely with Lift Operations, Mountain Operations, Ski Patrol, Risk Management, and resort leadership to ensure lifts are safe, compliant, and operationally ready.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced lift maintenance leader who combines strong mechanical expertise with excellent judgment, communication, organization, and team-management skills.

• Lead the mechanical maintenance program and team for Brighton Resort’s aerial lifts and associated equipment.
• Ensure lifts are maintained in a safe, reliable, and operational condition throughout the year.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on manufacturer recommendations, regulatory requirements, operating conditions, and equipment history.
• Plan and oversee annual inspections, seasonal opening preparations, shutdown procedures, and major maintenance projects.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and related lift-system issues and provide technical direction to maintenance staff.
• Respond to lift mechanical issues and breakdowns during operating hours and coordinate timely troubleshooting and repairs.
• Establish priorities for corrective maintenance based on safety, operational impact, equipment condition, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, parts, equipment history, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor lift equipment for recurring issues and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, contractors, engineers, and outside service providers when specialized technical support is required.

• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all lift maintenance activities are performed safely and professionally.
• Ensure lift inspections, maintenance, testing, and documentation comply with applicable state and federal requirements, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and Brighton Resort policies.
• Coordinate required inspections and testing with appropriate regulatory authorities and qualified third parties.
• Ensure deficiencies identified through inspections are appropriately documented, prioritized, and corrected.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and lift-related incident response.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable lift safety regulations, standards, technology, and best practices.
• Immediately address unsafe equipment or conditions and communicate significant safety concerns to resort leadership.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop lift maintenance employees.
• Establish clear expectations for performance, safety, attendance, workmanship, and professionalism.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance staffing to support year-round maintenance requirements and winter operations.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate maintenance priorities, safety information, operational updates, and expectations.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management as appropriate.
• Develop…