Lift Maintenance - Helper

Lift Maintenance Helper

Pay Range: $21.00 – $24.25/hr

Status: Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)

Description:

Lift Maintenance Helpers at Arapahoe Basin are responsible for assisting other Lift Mechanics with a variety of maintenance tasks on aerial tramways and surface lift equipment during the summer season.

Responsibilities include being on site to drive all A-Basin lifts as well as helping with any general lift maintenance tasks.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role that keeps the “wheels turning” at A-Basin, this is the job for you!

Benefits and Perks for this position include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid time-off and sick pay for all employees
• End-of-season bonus
• Free, transferrable A-Basin comp passes earned for every 120 hours worked
• Much more! Check out all of our Perks and Benefits here!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lift Mechanics with grip, chair, haul rope, carpet, and auxiliary maintenance
• Assist the Lift Electricians with any electrical needs
• Possess an understanding of all lift light boards and know how to read them
• Operate (drive) all A-Basin lifts in a safe manner when line work is being performed
• Be able to switch any A-Basin lift to auxiliary without assistance if needed
• Be familiar with “OSHA” codes and protocols and “Lock-Out Tag Out” procedures
• Be familiar with “Confined Space” procedures to ensure a safe working environment at all times
• Be familiar with “Qualified Climber” and “Fall Protection” procedures and “Basic Safe Rigging Practices” and procedures
• Be familiar with power tools and have the ability to use them safely
• Work with the Lift Maintenance team and other A-Basin operations to ensure a cohesive team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• 1 year of previous lift operations or lift maintenance experience – required
• Skills Required:
• Ability and knowledge to operate basic hand and power tools
• Ability to identify all lift components and understand their purpose
• Knowledge of proper rigging procedures
• Basic math skills to apply the concepts of algebra and geometry to lift maintenance-related duties

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all times
• Ability to use full range of body motion and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, and crawl throughout a 10-hour shift
• Ability to climb ladders and lift a significant portion of own body weight
• Ability to ski at an intermediate or expert level
• Ability to perform all job duties at heights with the use of fall protection

Other Requirements:

• Must pass Lift Maintenance Level 1 qualification exam
• Must pass certified climber training
• Must be available weekends and holidays
• Must provide own ski or snowboard equipment

Work Environment:

· This position will work outdoors in a high-alpine environment in all types of weather conditions. Most work is performed around loud machinery sometimes at heights and sometimes in cramped spaces such as a crawl space or machine room. Riding a chair lift is required for this role.