Lift Maintenance Technician 1 (Starts week of MARCH 8)

Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes

• Free RTD EcoPass

• Employee Housing available for some departments (by voucher system from hiring manager)

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting

• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts

• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Job Summary: The Lift Maintenance Technician 1 plays a vital role in keeping Eldora’s mountain moving. This entry-level position supports the Lift Maintenance team in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of all lift systems. Working alongside experienced mechanics and electricians, the Technician I assists with preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs while learning industry best practices. This role is ideal for a motivated, safety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on work, working outdoors, and building a long-term career in lift maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Routine Maintenance: Support routine inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs on fixed-grip and detachable chairlifts, surface lifts, and conveyors under the direction of senior technicians and supervisors.
• Support Preventive Maintenance: Participate in preventive maintenance programs to help ensure safety compliance and extend the service life of lift equipment.
• Assist with Repairs & Inspections: Support specialized repairs, equipment upgrades, and annual inspections while working alongside experienced technicians and external contractors as needed.
• Document Work: Accurately record maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow Safety & Maintenance Protocols: Learn and follow established maintenance procedures, safety standards, and emergency response protocols through hands-on training and supervised work.
• Coordinate with Operations: Work collaboratively with Lift Operations to support safe, reliable lift operation and minimize downtime.
• Ongoing Learning: Participate in training to remain informed on lift maintenance best practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on Skill Development: Hands-on and developing proficiency in fundamental maintenance procedures and lift components.
• Active Participation: Actively participates in maintenance tasks through direct involvement and guided instruction.
• Increasing Independence: After repeated instruction and field experience, performs basic procedures competently and with increasing confidence.
• Developing Troubleshooting Skills: Completes assigned tasks under supervision while beginning to develop basic troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge Retention & Application: Expected to retain and apply knowledge, assisting in daily maintenance while building technical skills.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.
• Sustainability Commitment: All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in the Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for guests.
• Scheduling Requirements: Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.
• Scope of Role: This job description provides an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. As Eldora evolves, responsibilities may change, and employees must be willing to accept new duties and transition others as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of lift maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency reading technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of ANSI B77 and CPTSB codes.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, team-first attitude
• Must be fluent in reading, writing & speaking English
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate company vehicles.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 70 lbs. repetitively 
• Be able to fluently speak and write the English language.  
• Eyesight must be 20/20 or corrected to near 20/20 using corrective lenses.  
• Hearing must be adequate without hearing aid. Hearing aid may be used to enhance hearing ability if hearing loss is at or above minimum requirement.  
• Be prepared and able to perform job tasks in sub-zero and high wind (50 + mph) conditions. May require working in these conditions for 2 - 4 hours at a time.  
• Be prepared and able to perform job tasks at heights exceeding 60 feet using approved positioning and fall protection equipment. This will require climbing ladders on occasion to reach those heights. May require working at these heights for 2 - 4 hours at a time due to specific job tasks.  
• Be prepared and able to stand in a relatively stationary position for extended periods (2 - 4 hours) to perform specific maintenance functions. Elevated work platforms that limit movement during standard maintenance are part of the work environment.  
• Be prepared and able to endure extended periods of equipment operation, i.e., snowmobiles and other off road vehicles. Adverse weather should be expected and operating time may be 3 - 5 hours per work shift.  
• Be prepared and able to work extended hours (10 + hours/day) in a safe manner and in all adverse working conditions. 
• May be exposed to gas fumes, loud noise, dust, dirt, and varying weather conditions

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $24+ hourly, depending on experience.

Benefits: This position is full-time hourly, year round position and includes an outstanding benefit package. This position is eligible to enroll in company medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e., food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.