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About this Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic II, Year-Round role at Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain · Onsite · Mammoth Lakes, CA
Year Round

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts.  Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California. 

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

  • Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
  • Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
  • Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
  • Equipment Rental discount
  • Friends and Family vouchers
  • Retail & Food discount
  • 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A little about this position:

This position is responsible for all repairs and maintenance of chair lifts, gondolas, and surface lifts complying with service and safety standards in accordance with industry and state policies and procedures both independently and while under the supervision of a qualified technician. This is both a proactive and reactive position- requiring team members to take appropriate preventative measures to prevent equipment failure, while also being ready to jump into action when a lift goes down. This position follows a 4-10s schedule, and you may be required to work weekends, holidays, evenings, at heights and in adverse weather conditions.

Essential Job Duties (including but not limited to):

  • Work with all operations departments to make sure lifts are all running safely and efficiently. 
  • Be familiar 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 hill and in repair shop.
  • Must have the ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair or replace ski lift components.
  • Maintain service records and documentation.
  • Must be able to competently and safely operate a snowmobile and ATV.

Candidate Preferences and Requirements:

Preferred Skills/Certifications:

  • 2 year Trade School a plus.
  • 3-4 years of mechanical experience.
  • Level II magnetic particle NDT certified.
  • Riggers/Signal Person Certification Card.
  • OSHA 10 card.
  • Fork Lift/Telehandler Certification.
  • Electrical Experience.
  • Welding Experience.

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years of lift maintenance experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Can learn and perform all basic maintenance on Doppelmayr and Yan lift mechanical systems.
  • Basic understanding of A.N.S.I. B77.1-2022.
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic system experience.
  • Demonstrate the ability and willingness to further develop skills, abilities and knowledge on their own.
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Be able to work flexible work schedules and long hours to complete emergency repairs.
  • Must be willing to work at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
  • Provide own set of basic hand and power tools.
  • Must have a neat and clean appearance in compliance with company grooming standards.
  • Must be capable of standing or walking for more than 50% if 10 hour shift.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift, push, and pull 100lbs or more.
  • Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull 50 lbs or more.

Pay rate: $28.57-$32.51

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $63,523/yrin line with the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$43,886 median $59,280 $81,006

Typical range $49,920–$69,961/yr, from 3,197 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Mammoth Mountain

Working in the iconic mountains of California is a dream we want to help you achieve and it all starts here. There is typically an array of positions available, falling into either the seasonal or full-time/year-round categories. So, whether you are looking to start a career or spend a season with us, we've got an opening that's right for you. Mammoth offers exciting, equal-opportunity employment options for job seekers looking for a rewarding work experience in the ski resort and hospitality industry. We take pride in the mountain lifestyle. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and much more are at your fingertips at our destinations. The company owns and operates a variety of resort busine

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