PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

·    The purpose of Lift maintenance is to provide safe, efficient and reliable transportation to are guests and employees of the canyons resort.

·    To operate chair lifts within the guidelines of Utah tramway safety committee rules and ansi b 77 code books.

·    Install and repair a variety of electrical equipment and systems.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.
•  Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines.
• During winter season perform all regular duties of a lift technician 1.
• Install new electrical equipment and systems, working on one or more of the following: ski lifts, snowmaking equipment, electrical systems for buildings, telephone and other communications systems.
• Locate, assess and repair electrical failures, breakage’s or other problems.
• Remove old electrical wiring/equipment and replace with new service/parts.
• Perform various electrical maintenance/upkeep tasks, to keep systems/equipment in good working order.
• Assist in designing and fabricating new electrical devices/systems.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in electrical work.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including lift mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Provide ongoing training and development to lift technicians and lift operators.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• Moderate supervision is received from The Lift Maintenance Manager, Supervisor or other senior staff member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·    Ability to work at significant heights. 

• Exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, squatting, climbing, lifting heavy objects.
• Manual dexterity.
•  Ability to operate a vehicle, snowmobile or four wheeler.
• Ability to ski or snowboard.

Other requirements

·     Must have valid drivers license.

·     Must be able to speak, read and write in English.

·    Reliable transportation.

·    Ability to work rotating schedule including weekends and nights.

·    Personal hand tools required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education, plus a four year electrical apprenticeship, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Broad base of technical knowledge and skills related to electrical circuitry and equipment, and electronics, including installation, failure diagnosis and repair.
•  Journeyman electricians license desirable.
• Previous experience directly related to the specific position, that is, ski lifts, snowmaking, buildings.
• Excellent basic administrative and supervisory skills, if applicable to the position.

Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.

Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.