Lift Mechanic - Giants Ridge
Guest Services

Compensation Amount:
24.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:
Under direction of the Lift Maintenance Manager, performs skilled work in including maintaining and/or repairing fixed and detachable chairlifts, tows and conveyors and their related systems and other duties as assigned by management. Duties are performed in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.

Job Description:

Giants Ridge is Minnesota's #1 rated family vacation destination, offering the perfect mix of winter and summer outdoor activities. During the winter months, we are home to thrilling snow sports and during the summer we provide exciting downhill mountain biking and scenic chairlift rides. As a cornerstone of outdoor recreation in the region, we are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for our guests.

Giants Ridge is seeking experienced Lift Mechanics to join our team. In this role, you will troubleshoot, maintain and repair lift equipment to ensure safe transportation for our guests and employees on the mountain. This is a full-time, year-round position that includes a competitive benefit package.

Starting Hourly Wage: $24.00 - $25.00 and is commensurate with experience.

Our team members enjoy a variety of benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs and more
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off to rest, relax and recharge
• Ski/Mountain Perks - free passes for employees and discounts for family members
• Free golf at both of championship golf courses for employees
• Employee discounts on food, apparel and accessories
• Employee discounts on recreational and lodging facilities nationwide
• And more!

If you have experience working on lifts and want to learn and grow your career within the mountain sports industry, we want to hear from you! Come live, work and play in an affordable community!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs ski lift mechanical, hydraulic and other related systems.
• Performs daily pre-operational inspections of lift equipment.
• Maintains thorough, accurate and up-to-date records of all performed work to include inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Provides troubleshooting knowledge to facilitate the safe operation of all lifts and their related systems.
• Performs daily checks and inspections of lift equipment.
• Responds to and works to determine causes of lift operational issues.
• Operates various types of equipment, as necessary for job duties.
• Operates off road vehicles in all types of terrain including steep and variable.
• Participates in training Lift Operators and less experience lift maintenance personnel.
• Performs a wide range of duties at heights, frequently in excess of twenty (20) feet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• At least one year of lift maintenance or related experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing similar equipment.
• An in-depth knowledge of ski industry and lift maintenance best practices and standards including ANSI B77.1-2017 or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
• An ability to speak, read, write and otherwise communicate in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot, snowmobile or UTV to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place on the mountain.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs. regularly, 50-75 lbs. frequently, ability to push, pull up to 200+ lbs. with assistance.
• The ability to follow established policies and procedures when operating a snowmobile and/or UTV on the mountain.
• Ability to perform work in extreme cold, wet and hot weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
• Must have the ability to engage in a wide variety of physical activities including walking, and working on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, squatting, etc.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties at heights from 10-60+ feet off the ground.
• Ability to perform work in weather condition including extremes of heat and cold.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Variety of off-road transportation vehicles including UTVs, ATVs and snowmobiles.
• Varity of construction equipment including telescopic forklift, skid steer and excavator.
• Various maintenance equipment including hand tools, power tools, electrical system tools.
• Presses
• Rigging Equipment
• Computer

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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