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Job Title: LIFT MAINTENANCE LEVEL III

Department: Mountain Operations

Reports To: Lift Maintenance Manager

Rate of Pay: DOE

Shift: Weekends, holidays and special events are required based on business needs.

Weekly shift is usually 5 days per week.

Must be available early mornings for control work in winter as needed.

Sunday through Monday

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Year Round

SUMMARY: Lift Maintenance Level III candidate will help create a safe lift experience while delivering a dynamic and engaging experience for guests. Candidate uses his/her mechanical abilities to assist the Lift Maintenance Manager with all aspects of chairlift maintenance year-round. Candidate will enjoy working outdoors and in extreme conditions. Organizes, trains, documents, and supervises the performance of other lift operators and maintenance crew. Candidate must be self-motivated and interested in hard work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintenance of detachable and fixed grip aerial lifts and surface lifts.

Works with the public, deals with winter and summer conditions, and fulfills requirements of avalanche control mornings.

Ability to understand, analyze and apply ANSI B77.1 requirements for all ropeways.

Is safety-minded and follows best industry practices.

Lift Maintenance:

Ability to oversee, direct and instruct Level I and Level IIs in all aspects of lift maintenance.

1+ years of experience as Level II or equivalent experience.

Assists with maintenance shifts during operations.

Assists Lift Maintenance Manager in seasonal maintenance of all lifts.

Runs his/her own maintenance crew on any lift.

Accurately performs lift maintenance without needing supervision.

In the event that the Lift Maintenance Manager or Lead Lift Mechanic is unavailable, fulfills duties as needed.

Furthers their knowledge of proper diagnosis and repair of all lifts and related equipment without the assistance of the Lift Maintenance Manager.

Provides accurate up-to-date record keeping of completed maintenance.

Comfortable working from heights while on lift towers and work carts.

Utilizes appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for task.

Is prepared to stay overnight if necessary on occasional times of road closures.

May pursue or be assigned other duties within Mountain Operations based on departmental needs and individual interests.

ALL SUNDANCE REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO

Embrace and promote all facets of the Sundance Guiding Principles: vision, mission, service standards, and values.

Exhibit job and product knowledge to accurately support and promote all Sundance departments, amenities and programming ventures.

Be flexible to meet business demands, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and manage time appropriately.

Work with a broad based constituency and provide excellent service to all internal and external guests.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Keep information confidential as directed in the confidentiality agreement.

Support and comply with all Sundance policies, procedures, and standards.

Protect Sundance assets.

Be a positive ambassador of Sundance inside and outside of work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise 2-3 maintenance personnel during seasonal maintenance. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in the absence of Lift Maintenance Manager in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and overseeing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.

Always act as a leader and set an example to all staff. Assist the Lift Maintenance Manager with building a strong leadership team. This includes assisting with the training of lower-level mechanics who are working to qualify for promotion within Lift Maintenance.

DISCLAIMER

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed 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); one season related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

1+ years of experience as a Lift Mechanic Level II or equivalent experience.

Customer service experience in the ski industry is preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers' License in good standing as determined by Sundance's Insurance Company guidelines.

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee will be working at night and may have special conditions that may come and go with this circumstance such as low temperatures, ice, low visibility, etc.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age.