Lift Maintenance Manager

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains-Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk-creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Job Description

The Lift Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lift maintenance for the maintenance and inspection of ski lifts and related equipment utilized in on-mountain operations. As well as managing the lift maintenance staff and safely operating equipment on a regular basis.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $78,000 - $102,000. However, actual pay will be dependent on experience. All our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 1st, 2024.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage lift maintenance staff including interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner

• Prepare and manage to annual budget

• Advise and recommend purchasing decisions for equipment, capital investment, design and operation

• Maintain equipment and machinery to meet compliance standards for all regulations established by the respective government entities

• Ensure timely and accurate pay for all employees

• Prepare staff for risk & safety audits and OSHA audits

• Maintain positive working relationship with all departments

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High school degree or equivalent preferred

• Valid, current unrestricted driver's license required

• Minimum 5 years of lift maintenance experience required

• Strong computer skills required

• Welding and metalworking skills required

• Prior management experience preferred

• Previous ski industry lift maintenance preferred

• Ability to obtain ASC snowmobile license

• Must pass background and DMV check

Additional Information

Supervision given and received

Given: Exercises direct supervision over salaried, and hourly Lift Maintenance staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Received: Works under direct supervision of the Director of Lift Maintenance and under limited supervision of Mountain Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and physical demands

Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time

Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces

Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits:

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs

• Flexible Spending Account Programs

• Life Insurance Programs

• Paid Time Off Programs

• Paid Leave Programs

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes

• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here