Experienced Lift Mechanic
Vail Resorts View all jobs
- Whistler, BC
- $23.00-28.96 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $28.96/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Housing Availability: Yes
- Read diagrams, schematic drawings and manufactures manuals to determine work procedures.
- Operate lift equipment
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, connect couplings and belt, rebuild sheave trains, rebuild and service grips, and other lift related equipment all to manufactures specs.
- Align and test equipment and make necessary adjustments.
- Perform preventive and operational maintenance using the procedures recommended by the manufacture and developed within our department to meet regulatory and code requirements.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and lift related equipment.
- Keep accurate records of work performed as well as parts used to assist in PM planning and inventory control.
- Ensure work orders, time sheets and lift logs are filled out correctly, legibly and returned in a timely manner.
- Assist the lift operations department in the development and training of lift operations staff.
- Assist other mountain departments when requested to by your supervisor or lead hand.
- Assist in the transport of mountain staff and guests to ensure a smooth operation.
- Supervise the work of lift maintenance apprentices and helpers.
- Constantly monitor the safety of yourself, fellow workers and guests.
- Complete our in-house training programs including but not limited to working from heights, snowmobile, truck, crane and lift ops.
- Use safe rigging practices.
- Millwrights also perform routine maintenance activities, such as cleaning and lubricating equipment and investigating breakdowns
- Follow the guidelines set out in the Whistler Blackcomb employee handbook.
- Working conditions for millwrights vary from one job to another. You will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Hours of work vary: shift work and some overtime may be required.
- You will be required to work at heights in all weather conditions
- To be successful, Whistler Blackcomb tradespeople need:
- The strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment weighing in excess of 25kg.
- Good coordination and manual dexterity
- The ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and blueprints.
- The ability to comprehend and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
- The ability to get along with and sometimes supervise the work of others.
- Ski area experience an asset
Reference Date: 03/04/2025
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance