Lift Maintenance Assistant

Sugarbush Resort
United States, Vermont, Waitsfield
Nov 08, 2024
Seasonal (Seasonal) RESORT OVERVIEW: Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer. BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?: Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests. POSITION SUMMARY: Sugarbush Resort is hiring several Lift Maintenance Assistants for each mountain to help the maintenance team as a trainee. The trainee will assist in cleaning, sandblasting, and painting parts of all lifts. Other tasks include the safe operation of lifts for work crews. Some small repairs and lubrication will also be performed under supervision of a senior technician. Assistant will maintain tools, equipment and shop work areas. Shifts are four 10-hour days until the end of the fall, with availability to remain on the team for the winter season if it's a good fit. RESPONSIBILITIES: Must operate snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, all Sugarbush chair lifts, hand and power tools. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, i.e., rain, snow, wind, cold and/or heat. Ability to work weekends and holidays. Ability to stand on uneven ground. Ability to move quickly and efficiently to different worksites on foot or equipment including snowmobiles and ATVs. Ability to perform very heavy work involving exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and lesser weights more often. Ability to lift above shoulder level. Ability to use hands for grasping and manipulating for long periods of time. Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders. Ability to withstand noise, such as from lift motor rooms and other heavy machinery. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Preferably would have lift operation experience and basic mechanical skills. Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.