PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire is looking for an experienced, service-oriented Lift Mechanic to join our Mountain Operations team. Located in the Winnipesaukee Lakes Region, Gunstock has been creating memorable outdoor adventures for guests of all ages since 1937. As a Lift Mechanic, you will work with a team of technicians to ensure the continual repair, maintenance, and safe operation of Gunstock’s 8 aerial and surface lifts, as well as the Mountain Coaster. And as a Gunstock employee, you’ll become part of a special team of NH locals who love our mountain and work hard to make it fun for their neighbors. This position reports directly to the Lift Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance and responsive repairs of all aerial and surface lifts, including the Mountain Coaster; regularly inspect safety switches and control circuits, sheaves, bull-wheel liners, bushings, cables, grips, electrical systems, chairs, and towers for signs of wear, stress, or fatigue; conduct maintenance work and minor repairs on electrical motors, internal combustion engines, brakes and brake motors; regularly climb lift towers for inspections, ice removal, and repairs; perform highly skilled repairs on all lift systems in a thorough manner to minimize recurring service interruptions.
• Responsible for the daily Lift and Mountain Coaster opening and closing procedures, including safety circuit checks and lift line/rail checks; communicate effectively with Mountain Operations personnel to ensure all lifts and Mountain Coaster are opened to the public as scheduled; notify management of all service interruptions and provide timely status updates.
• Assist Lift Operations as needed with the daily operation of each lift as assigned; provide technical expertise on the safe and efficient operation of lift systems for new hire and in-service training for Lift Operators; advise on the development of safety protocol for proper loading/unloading techniques for employees assisting guests and/or transporting materials, including Ski/Board Instructors, Patrollers, and F&B personnel; may also act as back-up to other trade workers on complex projects.
• Work with the entire Operations Team in various capacities to support business operations, guest and employee functions, special events as needed; activities like moving and relocating equipment and materials, traffic control, housekeeping and trash pickup assistance; may also act as back-up to other trade workers on complex projects.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• 5+ years of lift maintenance or construction experience with a strong working knowledge of mechanical, structural and electrical engineering principles as they pertain to the construction, maintenance and operation of aerial and surface lifts
• Tower climbing certification required within 3 months of start date
• Thorough knowledge of B77 regulations pertaining to the safety requirements for aerial passenger tramways, aerial lifts, surface lifts and tows, as established in the American National Safety Standards
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues effectively in high pressure situations; maintain current working knowledge of technical trends and lift systems.