Journeyman Electrician - Year Round

JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Electrician

REPORTS TO: Electrical Manager

DEPARTMENT: Electrical

CLASSIFICATION: Year Round Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Trouble-shooting problems with and maintaining all lift control systems, telecommunication systems, computer network cabling, snowmaking equipment and installation of new wiring and equipment as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in providing, through an electrical maintenance program, the safest possible lift equipment for use by the general public.
• Record all electrical maintenance performed on the standard departmental work order forms, with as much detailed information as possible.
• Use assigned tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be in the learning stage of knowing the mechanical and operational aspects of all Aerial Tram and lift equipment as follows:
  • Inspecting, replacing and adjusting all electrical components.
  • Start-up procedures of all individual lifts including the Tram.
  • Emergency procedures for each individual lift including the Tram. This is to include:
    • Converting from electric drive to stand-by and back again.
    • Purpose and function of all lift related safety systems.
    • Actual de-ropement procedures on any lift.
    • Wind and extreme cold procedures.

Assist in trouble-shooting all electrical related malfunctions in the lift system.

Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of electrical replacement parts and supplies.

Assist in the design and/or installation of any new drive units, low voltage controls, modifications to or replacement of any existing electrical systems.

Assist in providing adequate training for lift mechanics to trouble-shoot and repair minor electrical malfunctions.

Assist in coordinating new installations and/or repair work with outside electrical contractors.

Provide seven days a week coverage for electrical malfunctions during public operation for all lifts.

Perform other duties as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assist in maintaining and repairing the PBX equipment.
• Program PBX, such as adding and subtracting phone numbers and phone functions.
• Install new phone extensions including all inside and outside wiring to phone sets.
• Assist in maintaining all inside and outside wiring including splicing of all size cable.
• Assist in trouble-shooting all problems with above equipment and cables.
• Maintain records of cable runs, telephone locations, pedestal locations, etc.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of all tools and supplies related to the maintenance and expansion of existing telephone system.
• In general, to perform all functions necessary for dependable telephone communication within the company.

-- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job--

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Ability to work at heights.
• Must be fully versed in all electrical aspects and maintenance requirements of existing
  lift equipment.
• Proficient skier/ Snowboarder
• Completion of Journeyman Apprentice Program or similar in-depth training program.

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school.
• On the job training.
• Ski Industry Training Seminars.
• Specialized Training (Electronics, Programming, Data, Phone)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years lift electrical experience or a Journeyman Electrician.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• Mountain and shop environment.
• Heavy Equipment. ( loader, back hoe, forklift)
• Computers.
• Trucks, ATV's, Snowmobiles and Snowcats.
• Multi meter
• Scope meter

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Must be able to climb Lift and Tram tower ladders. (Ranging from 5 ft. to 200 ft.)
• Must be able to stand and work on platforms, railings, structural steel beams, etc. for up to 3 hrs. At a time.
• Must be able to accomplish item #2 at heights ranging from 5 ft. to 200 ft. above the ground.
• Must be able to access and ride moving carriers, such as work chairs, tram carriages, and/or other units attached to a lift system for maintaining line equipment.
• Must be able to suspend oneself in an approved safety harness and remain suspended for periods of up to one hour.
• Must be able to successfully self-evacuate from a stranded chair or the Aerial Tram.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. (min.) on a daily basis.
• Must be able to adequately drive a 4-wheel drive pick-up truck in mountain type terrain with trips of up to one hour.
• Must be able to safely operate heavy equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowmobiles, and 4-wheel A.T.V.'s
• Must be able to perform all of the above listed duties in extreme weather conditions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.