Lift Maintenance Assistant

About the Resort

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience and take advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees enjoy access to our 4000+ acre playground, including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more.

About the Role

Sugarbush Resort is hiring a Lift Maintenance Assistant to help the maintenance team as a trainee. The trainee will assist in cleaning, sandblasting, and painting parts of all lifts. Other tasks include the safe operation of lifts for work crews. Some small repairs and lubrication will also be performed under supervision of a senior technician. The assistant will maintain tools, equipment, and shop work areas.

This position is full-time seasonal starting at $18/hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate 4 wheelers, all Sugarbush chair lifts, hand and power tools.
• Work outside in various weather conditions, i.e., rain, snow, wind, cold, and/or heat.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Stand on uneven ground.
• Move quickly and efficiently to different worksites on foot or equipment, including ATVs.
• Perform very heavy work involving exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and lesser weights more often.
• Lift above shoulder level.
• Use hands for grasping and manipulating for long periods of time.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Withstand noise, such as from lift motor rooms and other heavy machinery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Preferably have lift operation experience and basic mechanical skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Pay

Starting at $18/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Four 10-hour days until the end of the fall. Full-time seasonal position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness initiative.
• Health club membership.
• Resort discounts.
• Access to skiing, golf, mountain activities, and more.