Lift Maintenance Technician Level II - Year Round

  • Park City
  • Alterra Mountain Company

Year Round
Classic, consistent quality from a winning team!
Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, seasonal workers from all 50 states and international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Deer Valley family! (Last year over 1,100 staff members celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley).

  • Ski perks (vary based on employment status) may include Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts
  • Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals (winter staff only)
  • Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms offered for staff while on shift
  • Subsidized housing options available for seasonal full-time staff
  • Discounts for staff members at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City
  • Healthcare options are available for staff members
  • 401k plan with company match
PURPOSE OF POSITION : To provide general maintenance and emergency repairs to all Deer Valley lifts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Basic Knowledge of: Electrical AC - DC circuit, DC power supplies and batteries, DC motor theory and S.C.R. drive systems
  • At least 18 years old
  • Working knowledge of lift operations
  • Accept direction and instruction readily
  • Advanced skiing ability
  • Ability to work in extreme adverse conditions
  • Be at ease working at heights
  • Ability to carry heavy equipment in mountainous areas
  • Ability to maintain a positive and helpful attitude toward our guests at all times
  • Take responsibility for the care and security of Deer Valley equipment
  • Ability to work effectively with other lift technicians and other Deer Valley staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the majority of the tasks you may be asked to perform, but it is not intended to represent all of the tasks. Most of the tasks listed below describe activities requested of you. The circumstances will dictate how much of your workday will involve these type of activities. For example, it is possible we may ask you to fill in for a lift operator for part of or all of the work day.
  • Operating a chairlift
  • Shoveling snow
  • Checking lift tickets
  • Crowd control in lift mazes
  • Picking up trash on the mountain
  • Maintain clean work spaces including washing windows, emptying trash and vacuuming
  • See the Maintenance Shop area and equipment are maintained in clean, safe, orderly state
  • Assist in planning and organizing for future improvements and expansions
  • Assist in training of Lift Maintenance Technician-I and Lift Maintenance Technician Trainee
  • Assist in safety training and records of same
  • Assist in morning organizing and planning to ensure the most economical use of time
  • Assist in preparing and meeting budgetary guidelines
  • Assist in development and implementation of operational policies
Basic knowledge of:
  • All pertinent rules and regulations
  • Interpretation of blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
  • Operational requirements and problems
  • Use of V.O.M. trouble shooting control system
  • Read and understand A.N.S.I. B77 codes and technical manuals.
  • Perform all routine mechanical inspections on lifts
  • Assist in all trouble shooting and repair
  • Assist in training of lift operators and lift maintenance technicians trainees
  • Assist other departments in Ski Operations
  • Start and perform daily inspections on lifts in winter
  • Understand and update required records
  • Cleaning and upkeep of lifts, tools and shop area
  • Operate a snowmobile in a safe manner
WORK CONDITIONS:
You must be prepared to perform assigned tasks in bad weather, high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, extremely warm or cold weather.
You must arrange for transportation to and from work so that you arrive at your designated work station at the scheduled time. As you arrange your transportation, please keep in mind you will often be required to drive on hilly, snow-packed and icy road surfaces.
UNIFORMS:
You must provide:
  • Watch
  • Goggles, sunglasses, gloves (all in good repair, neutral styles and colors, complimentary to the uniform, we suggest that you ask for a clarification if you have any questions as to this requirement
  • Ski equipment (in good condition with a current binding release certification, you should be aware that you are responsible for any damage to your ski equipment while at work.)
  • Pac-type boot- black or brown in color, in good repair and clean
  • Personal clothing (long underwear, sweaters, etc. . .) as long as that personal clothing is concealed by the uniform.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Year Round

Deer Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.