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Lift Maintenance Apprentice Technician - Year Round
Jackson Hole Mountain ResortUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Apr 2026
About the role
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Lift Maintenance Apprentice Technician
Department: Tram Maintenance
Classification: Year-Round Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Duties
- Acquire on-the-job training while participating in performing all required routine and non-routine maintenance
- Assist in recording all maintenance performed on the standard departmental work order forms with as much detailed information as possible
- Perform pre-operational and daily inspections of lift equipment
- Assist technicians in responding to mechanical/electrical downtime
- Works as a lift operator during maintenance work
- Assists lift maintenance technicians with line work
- Assists lift maintenance technicians with grip maintenance
- Assists with rigging operations
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
- Oils and lubricates parts on lift to ensure effective performance.
- Participates in special projects for maintenance
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment
- Performs tasks as requested by Lift Maintenance Manager
- Assist Lift Operations department to ensure proper use of lift equipment (i.e. training, observing winds, etc.)
- Keep parts, materials, and tools organized and clean
- Work as a lift operator when needed
-- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job—
Are you the right fit? Below are some traits that an exemplary candidate possesses:
- Moderate mechanical aptitude
- Ability to operate lift equipment
- Strong safety inclination
- Works well independently and with others
- Good communication skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to use harness and other fall protection equipment.
- Ability to work at heights on platforms, railings, structural steel beams, etc., and to climb vertical lift tower ladders ranging to 150 ft.,
- Able to suspend oneself in an approved safety harness and remain suspended for periods of up to one hour.
- Ability to balance and ride moving carriers, such as work chairs and tram carriages.
- Self-evacuation from a stranded chair, gondola cabin, or the Aerial Tram.
- Lifting and carrying 75 lbs (minimum) on a daily basis.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- All-terrain fork lift operations.
- Advanced ski or snowboard ability to move around the mountain as needed.
- High school diploma or GED diploma or equivalent number of years’ experience required.
- Previous experience in lift operations required.
- Previous experience with maintenance or other mechanical work preferred.
- Welding experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to operate a snowmobile and ATV.
Benefits & Perks:
- Free winter ski pass and summer activities pass for the employee and their spouse and qualifying dependent children.
- Medical and Dental insurance
- 401(k) and company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Pay
- Spending and Flexible Savings Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Free Life and AD&D insurance
- Free Life insurance for employee’s spouse and dependent children
- Discounts at JHMR Food & Beverage outlets
- Discounts at JHMR Retail/Rental/Repair locations
- Pro deals on gear and apparel through ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, and JHMR partners
- Discounted Daycare and Kid’s Ranch
- Free START Buss pass and 100% reimbursement for STAR
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