Lift Operations Lead (Part Time Seasonal)

Job Purpose:

The lift operator lead assists the lift operations supervisor. They will provide for the safe uphill transportation of guests and co-workers by assisting with the supervision of the daily operations of ski lifts and the team members that operate them. Communicate regularly with other departments including lift maintenance, snowsports, tickets & rental, ski patrol, human resources, marketing, and recreation. 

This is a seasonal position Oct 15, 2024 - April 15, 2025.   

Pay: Starting at $13.00/hr  

Status: Part Time 

Shift: Must have open availability including nights and weekends  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist lift operations supervisor with the planning, supervision and coordination of daily lift operations by exercising supervisory leadership over lift operators. 
• Monitor lift operators to ensure they are performing quality customer services and professional behavior.
• Implement, maintain, and coach safety in the workplace.
• Assist with on-hill management, evaluation, and training of lift operations.
• Monitor weather conditions and general surroundings by inspecting all lifts and operators on a regular basis.
• Supervise and assist with daily openings and closings, including transportation for team members to work sites, preparation of ramps, and mazing.
• Work closely with the lift maintenance team to ensure issues are resolved when they arise, and assist with preventative maintenance tasks as required by lift maintenance.
• Provide superior and interactive service to our guests. Oversee the daily completion of all appropriate reports including daily lift logs, incident reports, and others as needed.
• Meet service level objectives and department goals as set for by the General Manager.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in the support of new and ongoing projects.
• All other job duties as assigned. 

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and should not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work manual labor in all weather conditions
• Experience in the ski area industry preferred
• Experience in the outdoor recreation industry preferred
• College degree in outdoor recreation, ski area management or related field preferred 

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent 

Experience and/or Training: Minimum of two years experience 

Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver’s license required 

Technology/Equipment: Snowmobile 

Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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