Lift Mechanic - Ski/Snow

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Job Description:

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:

A team that strives to make this the best place youve ever worked!

A focus on supporting our employees mental, physical, and financial well-being.

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city.

A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction.

A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services.

A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley

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Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful, and welcoming community.

Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay, but being a part of our amazing team of people is even better. The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring a Lift Mechanic-Ski/Snow to join their team!

Pay Range: $27.91- $39.07

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the ski lifts, snowmaking system and mechanical/electrical/communication equipment of the department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Howelsen Ski and Rodeo Lead Lift Mechanic.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Responsible for training of operators regarding proper operation of ski lifts, snowmaking equipment, vehicles, equipment, shop tools, and procedures. Occasionally supervises full-time maintenance workers in areas of lift maintenance and installation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while always espousing safety.

Assists the Lead Mechanic in preventive maintenance schedules for all ski lifts, snowmaking systems and mechanical/electrical equipment not on Public Works maintenance schedule.

Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.

Conducts daily, weekly, monthly and annual ski lift inspections to manufacturer and tramway standards

Tests, services, troubleshoots and repairs all ski lifts, snowmaking systems, pumps, snowmaking additive injection system, winches, electric motors, relays, and a variety of other mechanical and electrical equipment.

Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.

Maintains a familiarity of Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board policies and procedures related to lift maintenance, operations, and follows associated protocols.

Evaluates status of ski lifts, snowmaking systems, mechanical and electrical equipment and performs or schedules needed repairs.

Conducts various analyses and inspections of ski lifts, snowmaking systems and mechanical/electrical systems to determine the cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.

Assists in purchasing equipment, parts, and supplies used for ski lift, ski area, snowmaking system and mechanical system maintenance.

Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.

Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment, including costs associated with snow gun and lift maintenance.

May be on-call, stand by and/or required to work weekends during peak equipment use times.

Locates underground utilities in the Howelsen Park Complex.

Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for ski area supplies and mechanical/electrical equipment.

Work with lift engineers and outside contractors to assess/install upgrades/alterations to ski lifts.

Assists with the inspection of fire extinguishers located at the Howelsen Park Complex.

Provides extra power with transformers at the Howelsen Complex for special events, the Summer Concert Series, and other events requiring additional power.

Assist with the preparation of the Rodeo Grounds for Summer Rodeos.

Climbs light towers and replaces light bulbs on commercial lighting systems at Howelsen Ski/ Rodeo facilities.

Maintains inventory of spare parts for all lifts, snow guns, lightbulbs, etc. to efficiently perform maintenance and repair tasks.

Assists Parks Mechanic in their absence or as necessary.

Assists with other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

May serve as a member of various employee committees.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field, including lift maintenance coursework or certifications, or

(B) One (1) years of related experience, or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Knowledge of ski lift and snowmaking system mechanics and Colorado State Tramway licensing requirements. Basic knowledge of ski lift and snowmaking system electrical maintenance, ability to read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics. Experience with low voltage control systems and safeties. Familiarity with welding, price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to ski lift, snowmaking system, high/low voltage electrical maintenance, and other municipal maintenance and repair activities. Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.

(B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to be self-directed and perform duties of the job and schedule tasks to meet deadlines; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid State of Colorado Drivers License and ability to maintain one.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools and equipment for all ski area mechanical system work; mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of ski area mechanical systems; electronic equipment; personal computer, calculator, phone; mobile or portable radio.

May be called on to operate equipment including snow cats, ATVs, tractors, tool cats, utility vehicles and backhoes in performance of field duties.

The Mechanic is required to provide their own tool set and toolbox to accomplish required repair and maintenance. The City of Steamboat Springs provides specialized tools for certain lift maintenance procedures. A tool allowance may be provided by the City of Steamboat Springs.

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 reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and ski or snowboard.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift weights in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to extreme temperature and wet conditions, and/or humid conditions, extreme heights, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.

May be on-call and required to work weekends, holidays and nights during peak equipment use times.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Steamboat Springs is an equal opportunity employer.

If you like serving in a role that will directly and positively impact our great community, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Pay Range:

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Merit:
This role is eligible for merit within our pay-for-performance philosophy via our annual performance review process. Hires after September 1st will take the next year's compensation data into account but would not be eligible for merit until the following year.

Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as other program offerings such as our Employee Assistance Program and more. You may also contribute to our 401(a) plan that includes a company match. Seasonal roles are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, but have benefits such as Paid Sick Leave, Ski and Skate Pass, Employee Assistance Program, etc.