Lift Maintenance Operations Support

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.

• →Provide Transportation and Delivery Services: Pick up and deliver mail, packages, parts, materials, and equipment for Lift Maintenance and other resort departments. Travel to vendors, repair shops, and other locations across the Front Range and beyond as needed. Coordinate time-sensitive pickups with supervisors.
• →Distribute Resort Packages: Organize incoming deliveries at the shipping and receiving container and deliver packages directly to receiving departments. Communicate delivery issues and maintain orderly storage and access.
• →Operate Lifts for Summer Maintenance: Operate chairlifts while mechanics and electricians perform maintenance on lift towers. Training will be provided, with an emphasis on clear radio communication and safe operating procedures.
• →Assist with Lift Maintenance and Inspections: Help mechanics and electricians inspect, maintain, and repair lift equipment. Training and guidance will be provided for assigned tasks.
• →Support Component Maintenance: Prepare lift components for inspection and assist with rebuilding and assembly work, including sandblasting, replacing chair seat pads, and other shop tasks.
• →Maintain Vehicles and Shop Equipment: Complete assigned vehicle and shop safety inspections, perform routine shop equipment maintenance, and report defects or concerns.
• →Support Inventory and Material Handling: Stock and organize parts, tools, and supplies; assist with inventory; transport materials to on-mountain crews; and deliver designated items to recycling and disposal facilities.
• →Maintain Work Areas: Assist with shop snow removal, cleaning, and upkeep of maintenance facilities and work areas.
• →Document Work and Follow Safety Procedures: Accurately record assigned inspections and maintenance activities. Follow company procedures for vehicle operation, material handling, equipment use, and hazardous energy control.
• →Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to and reinforcing a safe working environment for self, coworkers, work crews, and guests.
• →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.
• →Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• High School graduate
• Some experience with hand tools and basic mechanical skills is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic electrical concepts and tasks
• Understanding safety procedures and protocols, with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, is essential.
• Keen attention to detail is necessary for performing accurate inspections and recording maintenance activities.
• You should be capable of working in varying weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting and climbing.
• Willingness to work as part of a team, follow instructions, and support colleagues in maintenance tasks is essential.
• Basic communication skills to report issues, follow instructions, and collaborate effectively with team members are required.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and techniques in lift maintenance and a readiness to participate in ongoing training and development is expected.
• A genuine interest in the ski industry and a passion for working in a mountain environment.

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 70 lbs. repetitively
• Be able to fluently speak and write the English language.
• Clean driving record with a valid driver's license.
• 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 work extended hours (10 + hours/day) in a safe manner and in all adverse working conditions.