Lift Electrical/Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Lift Electrical/Maintenance Supervisor

Reports To: Lift Maintenance Manager
Department: Lift Maintenance
Status: Full-Time/Year Round

Posting Date: 3/4/26

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lift Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for inspection, maintenance, and repair of components for all aerial tramways and conveyor and extensive knowledge and experience with the electrical aspects of ariel tramways and conveyors. This position works daily in the field with the mechanics performing daily inspection and start up and shut down procedures, training mechanics, trouble-shooting mechanical and electrical issues. This position must be able to read electrical schematics and have strong ability to troubleshoot and repair lift control systems, night ski lighting, and assist with electrical troubleshooting throughout Resort.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot low voltage systems on all lifts and conveyors as well as general electrical needs throughout the resort.
• Performs pre-operational lift start-up inspection to ensure that each lift is ready to run each day.
• Performs annual maintenance and periodic inspections on lifts to ensure reliability and compliance with applicable standards.
• Inspect lift for hazards and potential hazards involving passengers, employees and machinery.
• Has working knowledge of and performs routine mechanical maintenance on lifts to maintain lifts to CPTSB, ANSI, lift manufacturer and insurance carrier standards.
• Assist with preparation of written response to annual CPTSB inspections and communicate with the CPTSB for all reportable incidents.
• Troubleshoots lift problems as they occur.
• Works closely with the Lift Operations Team to ensure the successful daily operation of Granby Ranch chairlifts and conveyors.
• Responsible for Lift Maintenance in absence of the Lift Maintenance Manager.
• Responsible for mountain night lights.
• Perform electrical related duties throughout the resort.
• Operates shop equipment and power and hand tools both in the shop and on the mountain in the repair and maintenance of lifts.
• Advises the Lift Operations Manager of changing conditions or occurrences that may adversely affect the lift machinery and/or its passengers.
• Reports and/or corrects conditions which may negatively affect guest or employee safety.
• In the event of an emergency, follow Granby Ranch policies and procedures.
• Attend periodic safety meetings to increase safety awareness.
• Wears appropriate safety equipment.
• Assists with building and installing modifications to CPTSB, ANSI, lift manufacturer and insurance carrier standards.
• Operates shop equipment and power and hand tools both in the shop and on the mountain in the repair and maintenance of lifts.
• Assists with Lift Operations as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Safe operation of snowmobile, 4-wheeler, and/or UTV.
• Basic knowledge and use of MS office – word, excel, PDF, daily use of email.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ski area lift maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years with ski area lift and conveyor electrical systems.
• Minimum 4 years leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board (CPTSB), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and lift manufacturer guidelines.
• Demonstrates diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with ability to research issues utilizing industry contacts and experts.
• High school diploma or GED is required, and industry experience commensurate with position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires work on weekends and holidays and some evenings during high volume times and night ski operation.
• This position is 90% outdoors with a high exposure level to all types of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds individually, or more with assistance.
• Work long hours in high alpine environment in cold temperatures at altitude above 8500 feet.
• Lift, kneel, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, grasp, feel, hearing, talking, repetitive motion, and working at heights above 6 feet using fall protection.
• Exposure to: chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting, fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, compressors, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees in English.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Dexterity to handle small and large tools, type on a keyboard.