Lift Maintenance Technician

Year Round

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Responsible for all repairs and maintenance of chair lifts, funitel, gondola, tram, and surface conveyors, while complying with service and safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Opportunities within lift maintenance teams, funitel, tram, and gondola
• Full time year round role

Base hourly pay range: $20.54 - $35.55 per hour. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short‑term and long‑term incentives and many region‑specific benefits.

• Most jobs start at $20/hour
• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Work with all operations departments to make sure lifts are all running efficiently.
• Be familiar with location of all ski lifts and travel routes on the mountain. Know how to operate the lift controls, run lift on auxiliary or evacuation diesels.
• Perform daily pre‑operation and operational inspections of ski lifts for safe operation.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures.
• Climb lift towers to inspect, diagnose, adjust, and repair or replace components at extreme heights in all weather conditions.
• Repair, remove and/or replace mechanical parts of lifts as necessary, both on site and in repair shop.
• Must have the ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair or replace ski lift components.
• Maintain service records and documentation.

Required:

• Effective communication skills, oral & written, Operate 2‑way radios effectively.
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards.
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Must be a strong skier or snowboarder;
  Able to diagnose mechanical problems, strong technical aptitude.
• Skill in operating and using mechanical tools and machines.
• Identify potential hazards.

Preferred:

• Able to drive a manual transmission vehicle, Able to operate a snowmobile.
• Ability to operate snow cat, Able to operate an ATV, Able to operate a side‑by‑side.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED and one year mechanical or electrical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in tower line work, brake systems, tension systems, motor rooms, station work, carrier maintenance, low voltage, auxiliary motors, and pre‑fab.
• Knowledge of how fixed grip, detachable grip and conveyor lifts function, need to be familiar with all lift components and basic lift adjustments.
• Knowledge of fabrication (welding and torching).
• Knowledge of fall protection and climbing safety.
• Valid driver's license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a…