Job Title: Lift Maintenance Assistant Manager –
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY
Type of Position: Full-Time, Year-Round
Schedule: Four ten-hour days per week, year round
Pay: $34.00/hour – $42.00/hour annualized, based on skills and
experience, plus annual bonus potential
Application Due Date: November 14, 2026
Summary
Responsible for the safe and efficient aerial and surface lift transport of passengers at Loveland Ski Areas. Assist the Lift Maintenance Manager in the management and administration of the lift maintenance department, providing positive guest and employee experiences. In the absence of the Manager, is responsible for all Lift Maintenance operations, including preventative maintenance; emergency repairs; scheduling of inspections (gear box, etc.); compliance with regulatory standards and requirements; and coordination of lift removals and new lift installations. Responsible for helping to lead an effective and high performing lift maintenance team, aligning department goals with Loveland overall goals. Every employee is responsible for providing a positive experience for our guests and employees, with safety and fun as our top priorities.
Essential Functions
- Assist with the hiring and supervision of all lift maintenance team members, including, ensuring team members are trained in how to perform their tasks safely and effectively, performance management, policy/procedure compliance, and reviewing and approving time and attendance. Facilitate career progression for team members through mechanic levels, providing training and development opportunities for continuous development.
- Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on lift equipment. Develop and implement lift maintenance inspection documents and annual maintenance inspections/schedules. Oversee and assist with troubleshooting all lift systems when issues arise. Proactively develop routines and procedures for preventative maintenance, oversee and assist with maintenance work, and ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and completed timely.
- Assist with ensuring that all required records are maintained and kept up-to-date including all mechanical and operational procedures, daily maintenance, operational logs, lift failures and incidents, downtime logs.
- Maintain work in compliance with company policy and procedures; CPTSB, ANSI, US Forest Service, and OSHA regulations; and insurance underwriters’ rules and regulations. Ensure development of job hazard assessments, training procedures, etc., ensuring safety is at the forefront. Regularly document and continuously update lift maintenance procedures and protocols.
- Participate in all lift maintenance parts ordering – maintain parts inventory system
- Operate snowmobile and other company vehicles safely, following LSA protocol and ensuring proper condition of vehicles at all times. Perform snow removal and other snow work around lifts, as needed.
- May assist in other operational departments as needed (i.e., lift operations, parking, etc.)
- Minimum five years’ experience working in ski lift maintenance and repair, including work on fixed grip, high speed detachable and surface lifts
- Working knowledge of lift operations
- Experience and familiarity with lift installations
- Minimum one year experience supervising/leading team members
- Possession of (or ability to obtain) a valid Colorado Driver’s License, with an acceptable driving record.
- Hold or have the ability to obtain climbing certification
- Strong communication and time management skills with independent decision-making ability.
- Ability to plan, organize work and execute the plan on a consistent schedule
- Ability to balance and manage competing priorities, scheduling and motivating a team to accomplish all priorities
- Ability to handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure work environment.
- Ability to help lead a team toward set goals, motivate individual performance, and hold team members accountable to ensure team success.
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and maintenance tracking system, desirable.
- Ability to use a computer to look up procedures, check lift related programming, etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly (speak and understand) in English – verbal and written communications.
- Intermediate level or better ski or snowboard ability, expert level preferred.
- Ability to safely operate snowmobiles and other company vehicles
- Working knowledge of CPTSB and ANSI codes pertaining to ski lifts, familiarity with general industry OSHA regulations
- General knowledge in electrical concepts
- Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to push/pull greater than 100 pounds.
- Ability to work at high altitudes, on high structures, outdoors and in extreme weather conditions at all times during the year.
- Must be proficient with basic hand tools and have a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles. Ability to use specialized lift related tools.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, depending on scheduling, and to work early morning shifts and late shifts in extreme circumstances.
What’s in it for You?
- This position is eligible for full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, FSA & HSA Reimbursement Plans, Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401k Plan (traditional and Roth), accrued vacation time, holiday pay and earned sick leave.
- Free Loveland Employee Season Pass and free or discounted skiing & riding at over 30 other ski areas (restrictions may apply).
- Complimentary/discounted lift tickets for friends/family, OR season passes for your immediate family members.
- Eligible for potential annual bonus based on company, department and individual performance.
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- Potential to have an impact as a leader at one of the few remaining family-owned ski areas where we are focused on skiing and riding, and where having no summer operations means plenty of time for performing summer lift maintenance.
Why Loveland?
The Loveland experience is like no other. We have stayed true to the sport, our guests and our employees. Our experience is simple and straight forward. Our goal is for everyone to feel at home and to become a member of the Loveland family. Start your day at 10,800 feet, where an average of 400 inches of snow falls annually on 1800 skiable acres – all only 53 miles from Denver. Come join our family, share your passion for safety and the outdoors, and be a part of something special!