Mountain Mechanic - Ski Resort

Position Summary:

The Mountain Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment and vehicles used across the ski resort to ensure safe and efficient mountain operations. This role includes working on snow grooming equipment, snowmobiles, heavy machinery, and other resort vehicles. The Mountain Mechanic plays a crucial part in ensuring a seamless and safe experience for guests and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance :

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on grooming machines, snowmobiles, ATVs, and other resort vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Identify potential mechanical issues during inspections and address them proactively.

Repairs :

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in resort equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems promptly to minimize equipment downtime.
• Execute repairs on both minor and major breakdowns efficiently.

Safety Compliance :

• Ensure that all equipment meets safety standards and complies with industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Address any safety concerns promptly and effectively.

Emergency Response :

• Be on-call for emergency repairs and address equipment breakdowns during operational hours.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues to ensure the resort's operations remain uninterrupted.

Inventory Management :

• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory to ensure the availability of necessary supplies.
• Organize and maintain a stock of replacement parts, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate the ordering of parts to prevent delays in maintenance or repairs.

Team Collaboration :

• Collaborate with other maintenance staff and resort departments to coordinate equipment availability and repairs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics or apprentices as needed.
• Communicate effectively about equipment status and repair timelines with relevant teams.

Documentation :

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history.
• Complete detailed service reports and work orders.
• Document all safety checks and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school training in equipment maintenance is a plus.

Experience: Previous experience as an equipment mechanic, preferably in a similar environment such as a ski resort or heavy equipment maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills:

• • Experience with Prinorth equipment
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Welding and fabrication skills are beneficial.
  • Proficiency in reading equipment manuals and schematics.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires moderate physical activity, handling of average-weight objects, up to 50 pounds, and standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work involves moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, smoke, odors,
• and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.