Ski Technician

Ski Technician – Full-Time

Seattle, WA | On-site | Full-time, year-round

About Us

Ascent Outdoors is Seattle's oldest backcountry shop, with a vision to make climbing, backpacking, skiing, and mountaineering accessible and enjoyable for all. In addition to curating quality outdoor gear, we provide ongoing employee training to help our team stay knowledgeable about the products and activities we support. Our customers rely on us for expert guidance in choosing the right equipment for their next adventure.

Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values on our website.

About You

We are looking for a qualified, full-time Ski Technician to tune and repair alpine touring (AT), downhill, and cross-country (XC) skis and snowboards, and to perform binding inspections, adjustments, and mounting. You are comfortable working with ski-service machinery and tools, knowledgeable about ski repair, and eager to continue learning. You enjoy staying current on ski-industry products and trends and participating in technical training and clinics.

You bring a friendly, community-oriented approach and help build lasting relationships with ski enthusiasts who see our shop as a trusted source of quality gear, knowledgeable advice, and reliable service.

About the Role

You will handle ski and snowboard tuning and repairs, including base grinding, edge tuning and repairs, base repairs, and performance waxing. This includes servicing rental skis, customers' equipment, and newly purchased skis.

You will also perform AT, downhill, and XC binding mounts, binding inspections and adjustments, and release/torque tests for downhill ski bindings, following applicable manufacturer guidelines and shop procedures.

You will maintain an accurate shop log of incoming and completed work, including applicable inspection and test records. Clear communication with customers and floor staff, careful workmanship, and efficient turnaround times are essential to this role.

Skills & Qualifications

A genuine enthusiasm for skis and skiing.

A friendly, community-oriented approach to engaging with customers.

Preferably one or more years of experience working with the machines and tools used for ski tuning, including base grinding, edge repair, advanced base structuring, and waxing techniques.

• Familiarity with binding inspections, mounting, adjustments, and release/torque testing, including manufacturer certifications for servicing specific brands.

• Excellent customer service skills, careful attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

• Problem-solving skills to identify equipment performance issues and determine appropriate repairs.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to keep work moving efficiently and on schedule.

• A love of learning about gear, people, and the outdoors, with a willingness to stay current on ski products and service standards through clinics and technical training.

Responsibilities

• Complete service-shop tasks, including tunes, mounts, repairs, and waxing, accurately and on time while maintaining consistent quality.

• Provide credible, unbiased advice during service check-ins and help customers choose appropriate products and services.

• Support an efficient shop workflow through effective daily planning, time management, and sound decision-making.

• Attend required product clinics and technical training with an open mind and a willingness to learn.

• Maintain flexibility to work weekends and holidays; weekend availability is required.

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, year-round, on-site position at Ascent Outdoors, 2201 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119.

Note: The duties listed are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs require, and responsibilities may evolve as the company grows.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive hourly compensation and benefits as well as deals on all outdoor gear.