Lift Maintenance Apprentice - Summer Season

Winter Park Resort
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Golden
Apr 05, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone. Perks & Benefits: Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts Discounted friends & family tickets Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4% Mental health resources for all employees Food & beverage and retail discounts Onsite employee childcare based on availability Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more POSITION SUMMARY: The Lift Maintenance Apprentice assists with lift maintenance responsibilities under the supervision of a Lift Mechanic. This is an entry-level seasonal role with possible opportunity for advancement. S/he will drive lifts, assist Lift Maintenance, helps with installations, performs load test duties, and other tasks as assigned. The Lift Maintenance Apprentice performs all tasks in a professional, efficient manner with an emphasis on safety. This person must comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations of Winter Park Resort, Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board, American National Standards Institute (ANSI B.77), United States Forest Service, and OSHA. The Lift Maintenance Apprentice will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes. WAGE: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits. Hourly pay range: $22.00 - $24 (DOE) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Drives lifts for maintenance personnel and documents all maintenance performed in log. Is trained in and will assist with daily pre-operational checks. Assists daily with annual, monthly, & weekly preventative maintenance. Assists with Dynamic Testing and other special projects as needed. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: Construction and or Maintenance experience desirable. Ski Area Experience is desirable. Qualifications and Skills: Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license. Must possess interest and aptitude in basic mechanical systems. Must be proficient in basic hand tool use. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Mountain Environment: The primary physical environment in which this position works is indoors, however time will be spent out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc... The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be low to moderate. Some strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain, operating a snowmobile, skiing or riding. Exposure to: Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn. Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a regular basis. Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on as needed. Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.