Lift Technician – Year Round

About Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is an internationally renowned mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, California and proud host of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. The resort spans 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains, with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Skiers and riders of all ability levels are welcomed by over 65 percent beginner and intermediate terrain, while legendary steeps, towering cliffs and heart-pumping chutes continue to be ground zero for boundary breaking skiing and riding. The resort features slopeside lodging at The Village at Squaw Valley®, which bustles year-round with nonstop events and over 50 bars, restaurants and boutiques. With an annual average of 450 inches of snowfall and 300 sunny California days, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is known as the Spring Skiing Capital^™ and provides the longest ski and snowboard season in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is on the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes, which grants access to 44 iconic destinations across five continents. Ahead of the 2020-21 ski season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced its commitment to change the resort name, removing the word “squaw,” which is widely considered offensive. The resort has begun work on determining a new name, which will be unveiled in 2021. Visit the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Vimeo.

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 14 iconic resorts including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for eligible employees.
• Health benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term & long-term disability insurance, HSAs/FSAs and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Squaw and Alpine

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 14 iconic resorts including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for eligible employees.
• Health benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term & long-term disability insurance, HSAs/FSAs and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Squaw and Alpine

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

General knowledge:

1. Proficient with use of a multi-meter
2. Proficient in all stand-by and evacuation motors and procedures
3. Understands proper function and use electrical components, relays, timers, contactors, breakers, fuses etc.
4. Proficient in all applicable lift manufacture maintenance and operation requirements
5. Able to communicate clearly with others using written, verbal and computer skills
6. Able to read and understand electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics
7. Proper use of cutting torch, plasma cutter, and welding procedures
8. Competent in all applicable fixed grip maintenance , inspection, and repair procedures

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; but not limited to:

1. Following national Electrical code, manufactures, federal, state, Insurance, and tramway board requirements
2. Inspect, maintain, and install lift components
3. Perform minor wiring installation, battery installation, electrical component replacement, and repairs
4. Observing, monitoring, and adjust equipment correctly, following company policies and manufactures guidelines
5. Obtain oil samples for analysis and monitor gearbox temperature and oil pressures
6. Perform all lift daily, weekly, 300 hour, and annual inspections, tests, and maintenance procedures, per manufacture or governing bodies
7. Power tool operation and maintenance
8. Demonstrate/perform all necessary inspections and tests for state and insurance inspector
9. Competent in measuring and inspecting haul ropes and counterweight cables
10. Perform minor tower alignment/ line work, brake adjustments, sheave rebuilding/ replacement, basic terminal adjustments, and carrier/grip work
11. Work with visual and magnetic particle NDT procedures under the supervision by a level 2 certified inspector
12. Assist in the install/replace lift lighting and heating equipment

Safety knowledge:

1. Qualified forklift operator
2. Proper safety for high heat/ open flame handling and procedures

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 10-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling 100 lbs. or more, and frequently lifting, pushing or pulling, and carrying up to 50lbs.  Must be capable of frequent climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, walking on snow and ice, skiing and operating a snowmobile.  Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. As well as indoors in the repair shop or lift stations. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places. They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, noise, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electric shock. Employee will be required to work on uneven and limited footing locations. Working surfaces can be loose or slippery as well.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: Employee will often be in contact with hazardous substances. The noise level in the work place is usually loud.

Equipment Used in Job: Snowmobile, ATV, side by side, trucks, all mechanical tools (hand and power) ropes and rigging, cutting tools: chop saw, plasma cutter, cutting torch

Experience

Required

• NDT Level 1
• Previous ski lift maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license

Education

Required

• High School or better