Lift Maintenance Assistant - Winter 2026/27

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

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

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

The Lift Maintenance Assistant is a full-time, seasonal position that assists Lift Mechanics as directed in all aspects of aerial and surface lift maintenance. They will function as a member of a team while performing under stringent time constraints and must also be able to work throughout the day with little direct supervision. The position also demands extended periods working in varied and primarily inclement weather conditions, working at heights greater than 6’, as well as being able to work safely around heavy equipment and rotating machinery that is in operation. This position could potentially lead to, but does not guarantee, a position as a Lift Mechanic.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Be familiar with all control systems and operate all lifts using the main drive and auxiliary drives.
• Perform daily pre-operational and operational inspections on all lifts.
• Climb ladders to and work at height while adhering to mandatory fall protection procedures.
• Clear machinery and equipment of ice or other obstructions, including, but not limited to, tower machinery, terminal machinery, detachable grips, and carriers.
• Perform lift inspections.
• Clean various machinery, equipment, and tools as necessary.
• Complete work orders, work requests, and logs promptly.
• Perform some basic lift maintenance tasks under the supervision of or by the instruction of a Lift Mechanic.
• Navigate and travel safely to all lifts and maintenance areas utilizing over-snow vehicles.
• Assist Lift Operations with pre-operational lift preparations.
• Work beyond scheduled hours regularly with little or no notice.

Secondary Function

Operate lifts for passengers.

Job Scope

As outlined and defined by the Lift Maintenance Supervisor.

Interpersonal Contacts

Daily interaction with other Lift Maintenance Assistants, Lift Mechanics, Lift Operators, Lift Access, Ski Patrol, and guests. Occasional or varied interaction with Vehicle Mechanics, Parts Room Administrator, Grooming personnel, and Facilities Maintenance personnel.

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications: Current and valid Driver’s License.
• Technical: Basic machinery controls; industrial safety guidelines and procedures; mechanical familiarity.
• Physical Capabilities: Climb tower and terminal ladders; climb on, over, and around structural elements; work with hand tools and power tools; perform necessary work functions while wearing a full body harness or other personal protective equipment; walk on uneven or irregular surfaces.
• Additional: Communicate clearly and effectively using radio communications; hazard recognition.

Education/Related Experience

• Minimum education required: High School Diploma and 18 years of age.
• Minimum time in related position: 6 months of mechanical experience.

Current Hiring Rate: $21.00/hr

Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Schedule: Full-Time

Come Work Where You Play!

Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.