Advanced Lift Electrical

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
  

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

This position is a highly skilled person with experience operating and maintaining all types of equipment in their areas of responsibility.  In addition to advanced level knowledge, they use highly specialized skills in a specific area(s) of expertise. Duties are performed in all types of environments, both indoors and outdoors. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities: 

• Ensure the safe and reliable electronic operation of the lifts and snowmaking equipment. 
• Emphasis on proficiency, instruction, and leadership in lift maintenance and mountain operations. 
• Lead the completion of projects for the specialized lifting department and the snowmaking department.
• Assist and ensure that all maintenance procedures are scheduled and performed. 
• Responsible for assuring lifts comply with all ANSI B77.1 and NH Tramway codes and regulations. 
• Responsible for high and low-voltage systems on lifts. 
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of lift controller programming. 
• Responsible for following the company’s safety and risk management policies and procedures 
• Responsible for performing all routine and assigned maintenance procedures.
• Responsible for recording all information on lift work performed and submitting it to lift Dispatch on time. 
• Fabrication and maintenance of electronic circuits as required. 
• Responsible for the upkeep of system blueprints and schematics. 
• Responsible for assuring that the Director, Maintenance Manager, Lead, and Lift Dispatch are immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, observations, or system malfunctions. 
• Assist in ongoing training and support of Apprentices, Mechanics, and Seasonal Lift Operations staff. 
• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions 
• Provided a lift can be moved safely, evacuate a lift under standby power in all circumstances. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements: 

• 1+ years of on-the-job electrical experience 
• High School or Equivalent.    
• Four or more years of electronics/electrical experience and programming 
• Valid Driver's license 
• Five years of computer and programming 
• Oral and written English fluently 
• Understand and demonstrate troubleshooting skills in AC & DC Drives, AC & DC Motors, up to 1000 HP Allen Bradley SLC 500, MicroLogix PLCs programming and hardware.
• Knowledge of Pliz PLC is helpful. Work comfortably at heights up to 100’. 
• Industrial Journeyman electrician. Familiar with high-capacity storage battery systems. 

The expected pay range is $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 515641
Reference Date: 07/11/2026
Job Code Function: Lift Electrical