Lifter job description

**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 Epic 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.

**Job Benefits**

+ 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, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities

+ 401(k) Retirement Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Excellent training and professional development

+ Referral Program

Seasonal Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

+ Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

+ Free ski passes for dependents

+ Critical Illness and Accident plans

**Job Summary**

The primary job responsibility of the Lift Electrician is to perform all facets of electrical and electronic maintenance and repairs on our system of lifts to ensure the safe and reliable transportation of our guests. **_Safety is paramount_** and a high level of awareness relating to safety is required. Please apply to join our team today!

**Job Specifications:**

+ Starting Wage:$21 / hour

+ Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time - Year Round

+ Skill Level: Entry, Intermediate, Advanced.

The Vail Lift Maintenance team is currently seeking qualified lift electrical professionals to join our Lift Electrical team. Along with other members of a team, the qualified candidate will perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance as well as troubleshooting on a variety of electrical, electro-mechanical, light industrial control systems and commercial equipment including low voltage AC controls, DC controls, motors and drives. Will also assist other maintenance personal with the implementation of maintenance programs and capital projects. Will assist with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on snowmaking equipment and summer attractions. Job functions include updating CAD schematics, and installing electrical and electronic upgrades on ski lifts. Year round full time outdoor work in mountain environment in all seasons that will involve climbing and working at height on ski lift towers.

**Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

+ Adheres to Vail Resorts Health & Safety as well as Lift Maintenance department policies and procedures

+ Reliable and punctual attendance is a primary function of this position

+ The ability to apply one's self to learning about unique electrical systems

+ Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repair of lift related Industrial Controls including PLC's and Drives.

+ Ability to perform work with minimal supervision and work effectively under pressure

+ Ability to prioritize according to departmental goals.

+ Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance and repairs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability

+ Performs work within ANSI and Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board standards

+ Documents all work performed per established processes to ensure regulatory compliance

+ Informs Lift Maintenance management and Lift Dispatch for all unusual equipment conditions, observations, and incidents

+ Responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of lift maintenance facilities and lift terminals

+ Safely operates vehicles, snowmobiles, and other vehicles

+ Willingness to participate in ongoing training opportunities.

+ May be called upon to assist other departments when necessary.

+ Other duties as assigned

**Requirements:**

+ Education: High School Diploma or equivalent _- required_

+ Some electrical or industrial control systems experience _- required_

+ Knowledge of basic hand and power tools as well as shop equipment _- required_

+ Possess a valid US driver's license _- required_

+ Proficient on computers, including Microsoft applications _- required_

+ Able to read, write, speak, and understand English _- required_

+ Able to work at heights up to 100 Feet _- required_

+ Able to work in a variety of outdoor mountain weather conditions _- required_

+ Able to work weekends and holidays _- required_

+ Able to work unscheduled overtime as needed _- required_

+ Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs _- required_

+ Able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment _- required_

+ Able to stand for up to 4 hours during a shift without sitting _- required_

The budgeted range starts at $21 - $38. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

_Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law._

Job Title: LIFT MAINTENANCE LEVEL I

Department: Mountain Operations

Reports To: Lift Maintenance Supervisor

Rate of Pay: $15.50hr

Shift: Full-Time, Day shifts, 8:00 - 4:30, Seasonal April May & Oct Dec

SUMMARY: Assist Lift Maintenance Supervisor in performing seasonal troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of Sundance chairlifts within lift regulations and safety codes to create an exceptionally fun and seamless guest experience while being good stewards of the mountain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist Lift Maintenance Supervisor in seasonal maintenance of all lifts.

Exhibit a basic knowledge of lift mechanics and operations.

Understand the basics of ANSI codes for lift operations.

Assist with records keeping and general cleanup.

Assist in mountain slope maintenance and clean up

Learn and gain greater understanding of lift mechanics and operations.

Provide accurate up to date record keeping of completed maintenance.

Locate, properly use, maintain and store all Lift Department tools and machinery.

Read and interpret manuals and documents.

Work with equipment such as chainsaws, skill saws, power tools, and other heavy machinery.

Consistently exhibit awareness and focus on personal and co-worker safety at all times.

Utilize appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for task.

Must be familiar with repair and rebuild of lift components to include; sheaves, grips, etc.

Operate the drive station during line work.

Work hard outdoors and sometimes in extreme weather conditions.

Work on steep slopes.

Comply with no idling policy.

Minimize waste and support environmental commitment.

ALL SUNDANCE REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO:

Embrace and promote all facets of the Sundance Guiding Principles: vision, mission, service guidelines, and values.

Exhibit job and product knowledge to accurately support and promote all Sundance departments, amenities and programming ventures.

Be flexible to meet business demands, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage time appropriately.

Work with a broad based constituency and provide excellent service to all internal and external guests.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Keep all information confidential as directed in the confidentiality agreement.

Support and comply with all Sundance policies, procedures, and standards.

Protect Sundance assets.

Be a positive ambassador of Sundance inside and outside of work.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Support and participate in environmental programs associated with position, for example: minimizing waste, recycling, conserve energy, purchase and use of sustainable products, education co-workers/guests on environmental ethic, support vendors with similar ethic, decrease pollution levels, minimize the use of toxic chemicals, restore wild life habitats, car-pool with colleagues and coworkers to minimize carbon emissions. All employees are invited to participate in environmental or Sundance Preserve sponsored events.

DRESS CODE

Sundance recognizes the impact that our image has on the guest's impression of the resort and the perception of our ability to provide professional service to our clientele. In order to best promote a positive, professional image that meets Sundance guest's expectations, employees are required to dress in a professional, conservative fashion that is appropriate for their area. Please use the following as a minimum standard:

All aspects of the Personal Appearance policy (SPL#50) must be in compliance.

Employees are required to wear nametags at all times while on duty.

Clothing must be unwrinkled and clean, and in good condition (no rips, tears, or frays regardless of whether accidental or fashionably placed).

Blue jeans are permitted.

Men's shirts must be tucked in.

Appropriate skirt length is from the knee to the ankle.

A tailored fit is required of all clothing.

Tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, and spaghetti straps are prohibited.

Sleeveless shirts are permitted for females.

Bare midriffs are prohibited.

Proper footwear for your department is required.

Dress sandals are permitted for females.

Flip flops are prohibited in all areas.

Tennis shoes are prohibited unless there is a business need (ie: Canyon Clean Up, Guided Hike)

Fashion sneakers are allowed within department approved parameters.

T-shirts must be in good condition and posses appropriate Sundance logos.

Hats are not permitted indoors.

Sundance will reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs or a disability that may make it difficult for that employee to comply fully with the Personal Appearance Policy. Employees should contact their supervisor or Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation that will comply to the greatest extent possible with the policy.

DISCLAIMER

This is a general description of this job. All employees of SUNDANCE PARTNERS, LTD. will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be mechanically inclined. Must pass off Snowmobile Operation training program through Mountain Manager.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED

Previous experience with lift operations.

Previous experience working with public.

TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

Use of a 2-way radio is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level working around snow guns is usually loud.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older