Job Title: Lift Mechanic Level 1 Certified

Job Code: 445

Department: Lift Operations

Reports To: 419 Director of Mountain Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Updated: 11/17/2020

This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Burke Mountain Resort is an at-will employer.

SUMMARY The Lift Mechanic Level 1 Certified is responsible for maintenance of lift equipment, winter and summer. This position performs checks on a day to day basis in the winter to ensure that equipment runs efficiently and safely. It is expected that this position will become enrolled in the Lift Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Maintains and repairs lift equipment, to ensure efficient, safe operation.
• Performs daily checks, in winter, at the direction of the Lift Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
• Verifies strength of wind at the top of lifts and advises Lift Maintenance Supervisor, so that he may decide on whether or not lifts should be started, at beginning of the day and throughout the day.
• On instructions from supervisor, checks assigned machinery locations in readiness for operation.
• Starts lift machinery, checking for abnormal sounds, oil levels appropriate, etc., marking items off on the daily log sheet.
• At the end of the day, makes sure that all lifts are turned off.
• Checks log of maintenance work that needs to be done, as recorded by Lift Operators and performs repairs or maintenance.
• Frequently works at heights to manipulate switches, etc. climbing towers in all weather, to do repair work.
• Lifts heavy objects, such as chairs.
• Wears appropriate PPE as necessary, i.e. hardhats and safety Glasses and fall restraint harness.
• In summer, performs maintenance of lift equipment and buildings:
• Cleans lift buildings, taking down corrals, fence posts, signs, etc. for storage.
• Cleans (degreases) all machinery.
• Helps prepare rope grips for NDT.
• Repairs and replaces broken chairs.
• Performs line inspections of line equipment.
• Checks drives of each lift, taking oil samples, making sure gearbox functions correctly and brakes are in working order.
• Repairs lift buildings, ramps and fences.
• Performs all maintenance as needed and required.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or un-related to original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

It is expected that this position will become enrolled in the Lift Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Interpersonal and interdepartmental communications and collaboration is a must. Candidates must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with guests when approached.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move 100 pounds or more.

There are no special vision requirements of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts, working in high or precarious places and exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

RESORT CONDITIONS

This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multi-level buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.