Lift Maintenance Assistant - Summer 2026

Location: Bend, Oregon Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor. This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass Free and discounted friends & family day passes Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) Employee housing program 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting Discounter daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more) Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts Position Summary The Lift Maintenance Assistant is a full-time, seasonal position that assists Lift Mechanics as directed in all aspects of aerial and surface lift maintenance. They will function as member of a team while performing under stringent time constraints and must also be able to work throughout the day with little direct supervision. The position also demands extended periods of time working in varied and primarily inclement weather conditions, working at heights greater than 6’, as well as being able to work safely around heavy equipment and rotating machinery that is in operation. This position could potentially lead to, but does not guarantee, a position as a Lift Mechanic. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities Be familiar with all control systems and operate all lifts using the main drive and auxiliary drives. Perform daily pre-operational and operational inspections on all lifts. Climb ladders to and work at height while adhering to mandatory fall protection procedures. Clear machinery and equipment of ice or other obstructions; included, but not limited to: tower machinery, terminal machinery, detachable grips, and carriers. Perform lift inspections. Clean various machinery, equipment, and tools as necessary. Complete work orders, work requests, and logs promptly. Perform some basic lift maintenance tasks under the supervision of or by the instruction of a Lift Mechanic. Navigate and travel safely to all lifts and maintenance areas utilizing 4x4 side-by-side OHVs, 4x4 trucks, and over-the-snow vehicles. Assist Lift Operations with pre-operational lift preparations. Work beyond scheduled hours regularly with little or no notice. Secondary Function Operate lifts for passengers. Job Scope As outlined and defined by the Lift Maintenance Supervisor. Interpersonal Contacts Daily interaction with other Lift Maintenance Assistants, Lift Mechanics, Lift Operators, Lift Access, Ski Patrol, and guests. Occasional or varied interaction with Vehicle Mechanics, Parts Room Administrator, Grooming personnel, and Facilities Maintenance personnel. Specific Job Skills Licenses/Certifications: Current and valid Driver’s License. Technical: Basic machinery controls; industrial safety guidelines and procedures; mechanical familiarity. Physical Capabilities: Climb tower and terminal ladders; climb on, over, and around structural elements; work with hand tools and power tools; perform necessary work functions while wearing a full body harness or other personal protective equipment; walk on uneven or irregular surfaces. Additional: Communicate clearly and effectively using radio communications; hazard recognition. Education/Related Experience Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Minimum Experience: 6 months of mechanical experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodations require an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodations can be made. In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces. Current Hiring Range: $20/hr Minimum Age Requirement: 18+ Come Work Where You Play! Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.