Lift Maintenance

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

• Vail
• Beaver Creek
• Breckenridge
• Park City
• Keystone
• Crested Butte
• Grand Teton Lodge Company
• Vail Resorts Headquarters

• Heavenly
• Northstar
• Kirkwood
• Stevens Pass

• Stowe
• Okemo
• Mount Snow
• Hunter
• Attitash
• Wildcat
• Mount Sunapee
• Crotched

• Liberty
• Roundtop
• Whitetail
• Jack Frost Big Boulder

• Wilmot
• Afton Alps
• Mt Brighton
• Alpine Valley
• Boston Mills & Brandywine
• Mad River Mountain
• Hidden Valley
• Snow Creek
• Paoli Peaks

• Whistler Blackcomb

• Perisher
• Falls Creek
• Hotham

Date:
Sep 22, 2026

Location:

Whistler, BC, Canada

Company:
Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type:
Summer Seasonal 2026

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary We are seeking motivated and safety-focused Entry-Level Ski Lift Maintenance Assistants to join our mountain operations team. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced lift maintenance personnel to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all aerial and surface lift systems. No prior lift maintenance experience is required—just a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and mechanical aptitude.

• Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $24.15/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time hours available
• Early mornings, weekends, holidays, nights and overtime shifts may be required
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes
• Working Conditions:
• Physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing, and kneeling
• Outdoor alpine environment with exposure to extreme weather

• Assist in routine maintenance and inspections of chairlifts, gondolas, and surface lifts
• Support mechanics with daily start-up procedures and pre-operational checks
• Perform basic tasks such as cleaning equipment, tightening bolts, and monitoring equipment under supervision
• Learn to identify and report signs of mechanical wear or abnormal operation
• Transport tools, materials, and equipment to and from lift locations
• Maintain clean and organized work spaces in lift shacks and maintenance areas
• Adhere to all safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Participate in on-the-job training and technical instruction to develop skills and advance to higher-level mechanic roles
• Assist with snow removal around lift terminals and access areas as needed
• Respond to lift stoppages and assist with mechanical troubleshooting under supervision

• Mechanical aptitude or experience with tools, equipment, or outdoor machinery
• Comfortable working outdoors in alpine weather and at heights
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Must have a valid US driver’s license
• Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred

The expected pay range is $21.00/hr - $24.15/hr this is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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