Lift Mechanic
Posted by Parks and Recreation - Steamboat Springs on 03/29/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Snow
Job Categories: Operations
Company Type: Recreation
State: CO
City: Steamboat Springs
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $25.52- $$34.45/ Hr
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Solely responsible for the planning, evaluation, and execution of preventive maintenance schedules for all ski lifts, snowmaking systems and mechanical/electrical equipment not on Public Works maintenance schedule, either personally, or through outside vendors.
Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
Tests, services, troubleshoots and repairs all ski lifts, snowmaking systems, pumps, snowmaking additive injection system, winches, electric motors, relays, and a variety of other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
Maintains a familiarity of Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board policies and procedures related to lift maintenance, operations, and follows associated protocols.
Responsible for all licensing requirements for lifts at Howelsen Hill.
Prepares written responses to all Tramway lift inspections and testing, including but not limited to, incident reporting, scheduling of annual inspections, and any necessary acceptance testing
Evaluates status of ski lifts, snowmaking systems, mechanical and electrical equipment and performs or schedules needed repairs.
Conducts various analyses and inspections of ski lifts, snowmaking systems and mechanical/electrical systems to determine the cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
Develops shop procedures and budget data for the maintenance and repair of ski lifts, snowmaking systems and mechanical/electrical systems.
Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for ski lift, ski area, snowmaking system and mechanical system maintenance.
Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.
Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment, including costs associated with snow gun and lift maintenance and prepares and communicates capital replacement schedules with Howelsen Manager.
May be on-call, stand by and/or required to work weekends during peak equipment use times.
Locates underground utilities in the Howelsen Park Complex.
Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for ski area supplies and mechanical/electrical equipment.
Work with lift engineers and outside contractors to assess/install upgrades/alterations to older lifts.
Assists with rigging of ski lift haul ropes when needed.
Assists with the inspection of fire extinguishers located at the Howelsen Park Complex.
Provides extra power with transformers at the Howelsen Complex for special events, the Summer Concert Series, and other events requiring addition power.
Assist with the preparation of the Rodeo Grounds for Summer Rodeos.
Climbs light towers and replaces light bulbs on commercial lighting systems at Howelsen Ski/ Rodeo facilities.
Maintains stock of spare parts for all lifts, snowguns, lightbulbs, etc. to efficiently perform maintenance and repair tasks.
