Lift Maintenance Tech 1

Are you mechanically minded and have a passion for keeping ski lifts running smoothly and safely? Are you a skilled technician looking for a new challenge? If you take pride in your craft and want to be part of a fun dynamic team, then Alyeska Resort is for you! 

We’re looking for Lift Maintenance Tech professionals to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska. 
 
What You’ll Do 
 
As a Lift Maintenance Tech 1, you’ll play a key role in assisting with troubleshooting, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, mechanical and hydraulic maintenance as relevant to all aspects of ski lifts. These include mechanical, industrial control systems, low voltage AC and DC controls, motors, drives, and hydraulic tensioning systems. Working both independently and as part of the maintenance team. The qualified candidate’s duties may need to be performed indoors or outdoors, at heights, and in all weather conditions. 
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Follow all lift maintenance policies and procedures as outlined by Lift Maintenance Manager, Mountain Operations Manager, General Manager, ANSI, and lift manufacturers. 
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of lift related mechanical and hydraulic systems. 
• Perform or assist in repairs as needed. 
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections. 
• Entering and updating records keeping maintenance logs. 
• Ability to learn applicable safety codes to assist other team members/departments operate in compliance with all Alyeska SOP’s, ANSI, OSHA, and manufacturers operational guidelines. 
• Safely inspect and complete equipment preparation of lifts for operations. 
• Actively be involved in lift procedures, lift emergency procedures, and time dependent repairs. 
• Ability to prioritize according to departmental goals. 
• Work closely with level 2 and higher-level mechanics and electricians to further training and understanding of lift electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and operational systems. 
• Ability to communicate with the Lift Maintenance Manager, Mtn. Operations Manager, Mountain GM and other crew on all lift electrical/maintenance matters and safety issues. 
   

What We Offer 
✅ Starting Wage: From $24 per hour 
✅ Employee Housing for a small fee live and play where you work 
✅ Flexible work schedules – year-round & seasonal positions available 
✅ Paid time off & holidays 
✅ Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents 
✅ Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, and spa services 
✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
✅ 401(k) 

 
What We Need 

• Must be over 18 years old. 
• High school education or equivalent. 
• Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude. 
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in lift operation, lift electrical, lift maintenance and/or equivalent. 
• Basic knowledge of small hand tools, rigging, equipment, and the ability to use them. 
• Have a basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic operating systems and ability to learn new systems as they pertain to lift operation and maintenance 
• Ability to consult manuals, trade publications, vendors, staff schools and training programs to keep updated on current shop practices and new maintenance technologies to improve the efficiency and production of the Lift Maintenance Department. 
• Ability to work outside at heights in all weather conditions. 
• Ability to ski or snowboard expert terrain in all conditions. 
• Ability to operate small equipment such as snowmobiles and ATV’s. 

 
What to Expect 
📌Be on alert & at times, on your feet for long periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
📌Work in a fast-paced, high-energy resort environment. 
📌Adapt to seasonal changes around the resort and special events. 
📌Physical demands: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, talk, see, hear, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to operate hand and foot controls on vehicles/equipment.   Specific vision abilities include color, and depth perception. 
📌Work Environment: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Physical terrain in the work environment can be uneven with poor traction; there is ice and snow outside, and wet floors indoors. Perform duties at heights. 

 
About Alyeska Resort 

Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 300+ room hotel, a Nordic Spa, and a renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and Live the Adventure!  
 
If you’re ready to bring your passion to Alyeska Resort, apply today and begin your adventure in the heart of Alaska! 

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.