Lift Maintenance Mechanic

Share Salary Not Available Position range in Northern Region $33k - $63k Per Year Lift Maintenance Mechanic Taos Ski Valley Inc

Occupation:

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Location:

Taos Ski Valley, NM - 87525 Positions available: 1 Job #: 939846988

Source:

Taos Ski Valley Inc

Posted:

03/30/2026

Web Site:

www.skitaos.com

Job Type:

Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Seasonal Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Lift Mechanic will maintain, repair, and assist in the operation of the chairlifts by completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and preparing lifts for daily operation in compliance with all

ANSI B77.1

standards. This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Positive can-do attitude. Ensure enthusiastic and professional work environment.
• Produce high employee morale, motivation and guest satisfaction in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
• Foster and promote a positive working culture within lift maintenance and TSV wide.
• Always seek out new opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and innovation.
• Ensure proper operation of chairlifts and personnel by completing preventative maintenance of APU's, electric motors and line gear following manufacturers' maintenance manuals.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using come alongs, cranes, heavy equipment, rigging, hand and power tools; examining and diagnosing cause of failure and correcting the condition.
• Perform all summer maintenance work including line work, grip work, and general maintenance.
• Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventory and conserve resources by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate equipment, parts and supplies and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Prepares operational and maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Executing scheduled annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance on chairlift and mechanical equipment.
• Responding to and determining cause of lift problems with public on board.
• Perform all tasks associated with inspecting, repairing, and maintaining lift equipment including:
• Tower machinery and sheaves.
• Drive equipment, such as gear boxes, drive belts, electric motors, diesel engines, bearings.
• Hydraulic and mechanical tension and braking systems. Carriers, grips, clips, and detachable grips.
• Bullwheels, terminals, towers, haul ropes, control systems, batteries
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts. Start devices to test their performance.
• Carries out all company procedures for mechanical failures, lift evacuation, adverse weather conditions or any other occurrence which may adversely affect the safety of the passengers on lift equipment.
• Prepare chairlifts daily for operational use.
• Complete required departmental maintenance log sheets and record keeping.
• Keeps current on all ropeway safety requirements as outlined in the latest edition of the

ANSI B77

manual.

• Maintains tools, vehicles and equipment in a clean and good working condition.
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Personal Skills:

• Enthusiastically approaches all aspects of the job outlined in this job description and other tasks asked to endeavor.
• Establishes and maintains productive work relationships with co-workers, other TSV staff, Supervisors and Management.
• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.'s Commitment and Passions.
• Understanding of resources - knows how to contact the designated individuals for answers to questions regarding emergencies, maintenance or service.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectations.
• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with set-backs, challenges and while working in an ever-changing environment.
• Capable of working independently when needed as well as being an integral part of the Lift Maintenance team.
• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.'s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectations.
• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• 1 year of prior experience with lift maintenance and/or lift operations preferred.
• Education requirement of High School Diploma, preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must be able to climb chairlift towers wearing a fall protection harness, while carrying tools, to troubleshoot / repair equipment at heights up to 65 feet while chairlift is running.
• Must be able to operate a snowmobile, with public on mountain safely and respond to stopped lift issues quickly and efficiently in all types of snow conditions including deep powder.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Knowledge of lift safety codes and standards - ANSI B-77 Standard, preferred.
• Familiar with lift operation and controls, preferred.
• Possession of personal tools and understanding of tool use safety, preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. TSVI is located in a high altitude alpine environment. Position may require travel on uneven, snow packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions.

Physical Demands of Position Include:

20% of the workday is spent indoors: 80% of the work day is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions, including snow, extreme cold and wet in winter and heat, thunder and lightning storms in summer. 60% of the day is spent walking, 35% of the day is spent standing and 5% is spent sitting. Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds and pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 250 pounds (buddy lifts are required to maintain personal safety). Constantly using and monitoring controls that operate lifts and using heavy tools. Constantly climbing heights up to 65 feet, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering and feeling. Constantly engage in normal conversation. Constantly listening to machinery sounds and smelling for gases and odors, near and far acuity, depth perception, color and field of vision. 60% of the time noise levels reach 75 - 110 decibels. Constant exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, high exposed work site, burns and radiant energy. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors and gases.

Background Check:

Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check. Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes Is an MVR required for this po Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Taos Ski Valley Inc Social Links Connect with Taos Ski Valley Inc Other Local Jobs from Taos Ski Valley Inc Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Play Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Workforce Lodging Facilities Coordinator Taos Ski Valley Inc Taos Ski Valley, NM Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Seasonal | $20.00 Hour Corporate - 1 week ago The Workforce Facilities Coordinator helps the Workforce Facilities team to upgrade, maintain, and repair workforce lodging properties. Here at Taos Ski Valley, we believe in the importance of creating a comfortable living environment, so we treat all our tenants like guests. This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Helping the Facilities team with minor maintenance issues. (E.g. unclog sinks, light heaters, switch fuses at the breaker, some painting)
• Plowing employee roads, parking lots, and driveways using company plow truck and skid steer
• Frequently removing snow from walkways, parking spots, and rooftops, which will be physically demanding.
• Taking employee trash to the dumpster
• Ensuring all building utilities are working properly and communicating with the right party to fix any issues
• The job requires sitting, crouching, and standing for extended periods
• The employee should be able to lift 30lbs frequently and 50 to 60lbs occasionally
• Solve problems with a "can-do" attitude
• Find a way to say "yes" to tenant needs. Look for ways to be helpful and courteous
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested including obeying safety policies and procedures and attending safety trainings
• Other duties as assigned General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min.

Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Chief Engineer Taos Ski Valley Inc Taos Ski Valley, NM Architecture and Engineering Occupations Regular Corporate - 1 week ago Under the direction of the CEO, the Chief Engineer is responsible for the ongoing engineering operations and maintenance of all facilities, buildings, infrastructure, and equipment across the entire organization. This includes lodging properties, commercial spaces, workforce lodging, resort-wide buildings (on-mtn and off-mtn), public areas, and all supporting infrastructure. The Chief Engineer ensures best-in-class facilities management, energy and water efficiency, capital planning, and environmental sustainability. This position leads a team of approximately 25 engineering and maintenance staff and is responsible for construction oversight, building automation systems, long-term asset planning, environmental compliance, and proactive risk mitigation. The Chief Engineer plays a key leadership role in vendor relations, budget preparation, technical standards, and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve organizational goals. This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. General

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for all facilities. Be an innovator with industry-leading ideas and solutions.
• Maintains complete oversight of critical systems and supports the long-range facilities master plan.
• Implements and manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs across all locations.
• Ensures optimal operation of energy and water systems, building automation technologies, electrical systems, and HVAC/R systems.
• Works collaboratively across departments to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations.
• Oversees building infrastructure lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and reinvestment strategies.
• Maintains compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintains emergency preparedness in collaboration with public safety guidelines.
• Uses Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and other advanced monitoring platforms effectively.
• Partners with local and regional agencies to maintain strong working relationships and regulatory compliance.
• Possess and maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, with an ability and proactive approach to stay ahead of those trends.
• Ensure all facilities have a clean, professional, and organized appearance.
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Other duties as assigned. Outside Contractors
• Leads all aspects of contractor engagement: bidding, contracting, compliance, and performance.
• Manages scopes, budgets, timelines, and deliverables with a focus on cost control and accountability. Financial
• Manages departmental operating budgets and capital project planning.
• Oversees cost control, purchasing, and materials inventory systems.
• Contributes to funding proposals and justifications for infrastructure investments. Compliance
• Maintains OSHA and life safety compliance and ensures staff training on safety protocols.
• Upholds documentation standards for drawings, specifications, and system manuals.
• Ensures environmental and historical documentation is current and properly filed. Environment
• Champions energy and water conservation efforts.
• Supports initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and enhance indoor air quality.
• Leads initiatives to reduce landfill contributions and promote sustainable sourcing.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Ensures operational integrity and maintenance across all facilities including:
• Lodging, commercial, workforce, and administrative buildings.
• Pools, spas, HVAC/R, kitchens, electrical systems, and life safety systems.
• Supports leaseholder coordination for facility issues.
• Oversees infrastructure systems including power distribution, plumbing, data networks, and communication systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads, develops, and retains a high-performing maintenance and engineering team.
• Coaches and evaluates staff; implements training, safety compliance, and performance standards.
• Develops staffing schedules aligned with operational needs and budgetary constraints.
• Administers fair and equitable performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in facility operations across a multi-property or campus environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC/R, BAS, EMS, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Budget development and capital project planning experience.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Experience implementing sustainable building practices and carbon reduction strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and contracts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• 24/7 availability for emergency response.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.'s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest's expectations.
• Ability to accept criticism and opportunities gracefully and humbly for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment.

Education/Vocational Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field; or equivalent technical education and experience.
• LEED accreditation or experience maintaining green building certifications is strongly preferred.
• Technical certifications in electrical, mechanical, or building systems are advantageous.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.
• Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff.

Background Check:

Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Taos Ski Valley Inc Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.skitaos.com/ on 03/30/2026 8:57:58 PM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]