Team Lead Lift Electrical

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• 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
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• 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

Job Summary: 

The Beaver Creek Lift Maintenance team is currently seeking qualified Lift Electrical Team Lead to join our Lift Electrical crew. This is a leadership position within Mountain Operations and holds the responsibility of establishing and maintaining positive relationships, management of personnel and resources, and developing a team of qualified Lift Electrical Technicians. Along with other members of the team, a qualified candidate will perform routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance as well as troubleshooting on a variety of electrical, electro-mechanical, industrial control systems and commercial equipment including low voltage AC controls, DC controls, motors and drives. Duties also include assisting maintenance management and/or personnel with the implementation of maintenance programs including SCADA systems, scheduling of projects and personnel, and installing electrical and electronic upgrades on ski lifts. This is year-round full-time outdoor work in a mountainous environment that will involve climbing and working at height on ski lift towers.

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $53.98 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time, Year Round
• Skill Level: Team Lead

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with and supporting Lift Maintenance Management in the completion of their duties and responsibilities
• Scheduling of maintenance, projects, and personnel
• Establishing and following company and department policies and procedures
• Fostering a work environment that focuses on safety, quality and integrity
• Monitoring and correcting concerns affecting safety in the work place
• Proper recording of maintenance and/or repairs performed
• Ensure required inspections are conducted
• Training and leading of personnel in proper maintenance and operation of ski lift equipment and machinery
• Responsible for assuring lifts are in compliance with ANSI B.77 and CPTSB regulations, and in accordance with industry standards and practice
• Establishment, follow-up, and follow-through of employee goal setting and performance reviews
• Participate in department meetings
• Participate in managing financial budgets and purchasing of tools and equipment
• Proactive interdepartmental coordination
• Project management
• Ensure effective two-way communication
• Monitor program effectiveness and strive for continual improvement
• Actively involved in lift emergency procedures and time dependent repairs
• Supports the professional growth and skill development of staff
• Responsible for immediately communicating all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, observations, or system malfunctions to Lift Maintenance management
• Other duties as assigned

 Job Qualifications:

• 4+ years Electromechanical Maintenance experience
• Extensive electrical background and proven experience in maintaining ski lifts and machinery (or similar equipment)
• Troubleshooting expertise
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and guests
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to guest service
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Well organized and can adapt to change quickly
• Clean MVR background
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism
• High School Diploma or equivalent
   

Additional Requirements:

• The ability to work rotating schedule including weekends and nights
• Working at heights
• Must have Level III Electrical skills and/or abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory codes
• Knowledge and experience in the usage of rigging
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions

The expected pay range is $23.33 - $39.66. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  505355
Reference Date: 09/30/2024 
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance