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Lift Maintenance Construction

General Purpose:

• A candidate for the Lift Maintenance Construction position should expect to participate with lift mechanics and electricians in the scope of regular maintenance and repair of all ski lifts and the mountain coaster at Purgatory Resort as well as occasionally at any other MCP resort.  The candidate should also expect to participate in large scale ski lift repairs, upgrades, modifications and equipment installations at Purgatory Resort as well as occasionally at any other MCP resort.
• Regular maintenance and repair of ski lifts and the mountain coaster shall be described as:
  • Conduct and participate in inspections, testing, monitoring, maintenance and repair of ski lift machinery and components, tools and buildings to ensure safe and efficient lift operation at all times.  Participate in training of the lift maintenance team as well as receiving training to expand your own lift knowledge, skills and certifications.
• Large scale ski lift repairs, upgrades, modifications and equipment installations shall be described as:
  • Conduct and participate in major component removal, overhaul and installation such as haul rope replacements, rope splicing, gearboxes and electric motors; Mechanical and electrical major lift modifications such as drive replacements, control replacements, comm line replacement,  excavation, surveying and concrete work.
• This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, and a free season pass for you and your dependents as well as travel expense and per diem.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Inspect, test and monitor ski lift machinery and components.
• Execute scheduled maintenance on ski lift machinery and components, tools and buildings.
• Respond to, and determine the cause of lift operational problems and implement solutions and repairs.
• Fabricate new components and repair existing components.
• Install new components into ski lifts.
• Remove old components from ski lifts.
• Perform maintenance and repairs according to resort, department, ANSI B.77 and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Log all maintenance and repairs on log sheets.
• Inform lift maintenance manager of all work in progress and any problems encountered.
• Organize and clean shops, work areas and lift terminals.
• Remove snow from around lift machinery and buildings in winter. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Advanced knowledge of ski lift equipment, terminology and operational procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems and their operation.
• Welding and fabrication with steel, aluminum, and stainless.
• Rigging and weight estimation experience.
• Concrete forming experience.
• Construction experience.
• Working in an alpine environment.
• Tower climbing.
• Ability to hike up and down steep slopes at high elevation.
• Ability to ride a snowmobile
• Ability to ski or snowboard.
• Making the safety of yourself and others a priority at all times is mandatory.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required.  
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A college degree in a relatable field is a plus.
• A CDL license is a plus.
• Welding certification is a plus.
• Journeyman or Master electrician license is a plus.
• NDT certification is a plus.
• CPR/first aid certification is a plus.
• Any relatable certification and/or experience is a plus.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Often the work day is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions including snow, extreme cold, heat, rain, wind and lightning.  Other times the work day is spent indoors at various locations such as lift terminals, motor rooms, operator houses or in the lift maintenance shop.  An average day can consist of walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, twisting and contorting. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds, as well as pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 250 pounds is possible.