Lift Maintenance Supervisor

About Us

Discover the allure of the Northwoods at Marquette Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in our passion for providing an exceptional experience, where every detail is carefully considered. Our resort offers year-round adventure and stunning natural beauty across all four seasons. Whether you seek the thrill of the slopes or the tranquility of the trails, you'll be captivated by the spectacular views of Lake Superior.

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Marquette, Michigan, our resort is your gateway to an unforgettable getaway.

Our values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship permeate every aspect of our company. Join us in growing all aspects of our business while embodying these values.

Full Time but must be available for Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends, Days, Afternoons, Nights

The Lift Maintenance Supervisor is a skilled, passionate, and growth-oriented individual with experience in year‑round aerial and surface lift operation and maintenance. Responsibilities include scheduling staff and jobs, tracking parts, managing costs, and prioritizing safety, excellence, efficiency, and premier guest service. This seasonal role requires working days, nights, and weekends, with a flexible schedule set for maximum productivity. The Supervisor leads the lift maintenance department, ensuring safe lift operation that meets or exceeds all governing codes, laws, and manufacturer recommendations.

They play a critical role in guest safety and satisfaction.

• Supervises all aspects of lift maintenance, including hiring, staffing, budget, inventory, training, and safety.
• Responsibilities cover planning and scheduling maintenance and projects.
• Collaborates closely with mountain operations, snow making, grooming, terrain park, lift operations, and ski patrol to achieve MMR goals.
• Leads the department safely and efficiently.
• Creates a safe and fun environment for staff and guests, promoting company policies, procedures, and all applicable laws and codes.
• Identifies efficiencies and creates necessary business/operational systems.
• Manages the budget per policy.
• Conducts staff reviews, training, and mentoring.
• Understands the department's role and ensures seamless collaboration.
• Maintains professionalism with coworkers, vendors, and guests.
• Ensures scheduling coverage during peak times/special events.
• Guarantees equipment operation and maintenance adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepares and stores required operations and maintenance documentation (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, annual inspections).
• Understands and actively models positive morale and professional behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years experience
• Technology/Equipment:
  Mobile and Tower Fan Guns, Control Software, Groomer, Pumps, Gages, Motors, Electrical Pedestals, Fuses, Hydrants, Valves, Electrical Disconnects
• Supervise mechanics, ensuring safe operational readiness of lifts.
• Conduct weekly/monthly inspections, basic preventive maintenance, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot fundamental mechanical issues.
• Familiarity with lift documentation (manuals, safety bulletins, drawings, parts catalogs) and industry codes is required.
• Complete maintenance paperwork.
• Understand basic mechanical concepts (hydraulics, lubrication, power transmission, rotating machinery, basic electricity) and industry practices (rigging, general ropeway maintenance, safety).
• Operate snow and wheeled vehicles safely.
• Assist higher‑level mechanics with complex work.
• Immediately report…