Lift Mechanic-(Apprentice)-Year Round- Full Time

Blue Mountain Resort

Year Round
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

  • Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees;
    ski or ride for free atAlterra owned destinations!
  • Alterra Mountain Passes for your family;
  • Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets for friends and family;
  • Free skating;
  • Staff priced meals &Starbucks treats;
  • Staff room rates at all our hotels;
  • Retail savings at Burton, The North Face, Red Devil Sports, Hillside, and more!

    YEAR ROUND-FULL TIME
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – HEALTH AND DENTAL (90 Days)
    WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
    The Lift Mechanic Trainee assists in maintenance, modification and inspection of ski lift equipment under the supervision of the certified Lift Mechanic.

    • Assists with the construction, modifications, preventative maintenance and inspections of ski lifts as per Code Z98, TSSA regulations, the lift manufacturer and the insurance carriers standards
    • Keep record of maintenance performed as per Blue Mountains preventative maintenance program
    • Assist in the troubleshooting of lift problems as they occur
    • Advises the Lift Supervisory team of any occurrences or changes in conditions that may affect the lift, machinery and/or its passengers
    • Perform daily pre-operational lift start-up inspection to ensure that each lift is operable during operating season
    • Operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment both in the operations maintenance shop and in the field at the lift
    • Occasionally assist in other areas Mountain Operations Maintenance as needed to ensure the resorts success
    • (IE. Snowmaking, Attractions Maintenance etc.)

    WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME?

    • High school diploma
    • Must possess interest and aptitude in basic mechanical systems
    • Must possess interest and aptitude in using basic hand tools
    • Registered as a SML-T (TSSA certificate)
    • Experience as a lift Operator would be a strong asset
    • Basic knowledge of building construction as well as TSSA requirements and the Z98 code is required
    • G license required
    • Certifications as a Welder, Millwright, Electrician or Mechanic would be an asset
    • Basic knowledge of hydraulics and low voltage circuitry would be an asset
    • Experience operating off road equipment, ATV, snowmobiles, etc
    • Able to work at high heights

    AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE
    BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW
    Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.
    ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW
    Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass – the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.
    Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.