Lift Maintenance Electrician II

SUMMARY The Level II Lift Maintenance Electrician will perform troubleshooting, scheduled and emergency electrical maintenance as relevant to all aspects of ski lifts. These include, but are not limited to, electro-mechanical, light industrial control systems, low voltage AC and DC controls, motors, drives and overhead or buried communication systems. Working both independently or as part of the maintenance team, the qualified candidates duties may need to be performed indoors or outdoors, at heights and in all weather conditions.

Why Alyeska?

Alaska is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees are able to work hard and play hard, and are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with our guests.

Offering year-round and seasonal opportunities, working at Alyeska Resort is both rewarding and exhilarating. Whether you are a seasoned hospitality or ski resort professional, or just starting out with an avid interest in ski area management or travel tourism, we invite you to review current career opportunities and check back often as we are always seeking great talent.

Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including:

• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance for regular full-time employees
• Paid holiday and paid time off (Vacation and Personal)
• Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents
• Roth 401(k) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Discounts for rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels
• Discounts in Resort restaurants, shops, and fitness center/pool

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow all lift maintenance policies and procedures as outlined by Lift Maintenance Supervisor, Mountain Operations Manager, ANSI, and lift manufacturers.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of lift related Industrial Controls including PLC's and Drives.
• Entering and updating record keeping maintenance logs.
• Assist in repair, rewiring and upgrading of electrical lift components.
• Assist in installation and repair of overhead and buried communication systems.
• Assist other team members to assure lifts are operating in compliance with all applicable safety codes.
• Actively involved in lift emergency procedures and time dependent repairs.
• Ability to prioritize according to departmental goals.
• Have a basic knowledge of computer operating systems and ability to learn new systems as they pertain to lift operation and maintenance.
• Work closely with level 3 and higher level electricians and mechanics to further training and understanding of lift electrical and operational systems.
• Ability to communicate with the Lift Maintenance Supervisor, Mtn. Operations Manager, Mountain GM and other crew on all lift electrical/maintenance matters and safety issues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Must have a solid mechanical and electrical aptitude and the ability to learn quickly. Must be able to work independently, under pressure, be dependable and able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Must possess strong communication skills and be respectful of other employees at all times and be able to work with all other resort departments as needed.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must be over 18 years old
• High school education or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Minimum 2 years of experience in lift operation, lift electrical, lift maintenance and/or equivalent.
• Knowledge of small hand tools, meters, and equipment and the ability to use them.
• Ability to consult manuals, trade publications, vendors, staff schools and training programs to keep updated on current shop practices and new maintenance technologies to improve the efficiency and production of the Lift Maintenance Department
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  The employee must be able to operate hand and foot controls on vehicles.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Physical terrain in the work environment can be uneven with poor traction; there is ice and snow outside, and wet floors indoors.