Millwright/Lift Mechanic

Job summary

Perform preventive and emergency maintenance, inspections, repairs, upgrades, and seasonal overhauls on chairlifts, conveyors, and passenger ropeways. Coordinate contractors, materials, records, inventories, budgets, and workplace safety while supporting mountain operations.

Job details

We are currently recruiting for full-time, year-round Millwright/Lift Maintenance Mechanics to join our maintenance team. This is a hands-on position responsible for performing all preventative and emergency maintenance on all Mt Seymour chairlifts, conveyors, and passenger rope ways. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Millwright/Lift Maintenance Mechanic is a hands-on position responsible for performing all preventative and emergency maintenance on all Mt Seymour chairlifts, conveyors, and passenger rope ways. RESPONSIBILITIES: • To uphold Mt Seymour’s mandate to “excite and engage everyone in mountain recreation by providing fun, safe and enriching experiences.” • To uphold and promote Mt Seymour’s Core Values: Safety, Fun, Integrity, Accessibility and Environmental Stewardship. • Read diagrams, drawings and manufacturers manuals and guidelines to determine work procedures. • Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance as required. • Oversee and prioritize all lift maintenance requirements, including repairs, upgrades and servicing as required. • Install, align, dismantle and repair lifts machinery using hand and power tools. • Inspect and examine lift machinery and equipment to detect and investigate problems and malfunctions. • Adjust lift machinery to ensure smooth operation of the equipment. • Repair and replace defective parts. • Conduct annual summer maintenance and overhaul of all lift equipment. • Ensure that all manufacturers’ guidelines and government regulations regarding maintenance and repair are being followed appropriately. (i.e., Z98 Code, building codes, etc.) • Oversee outside maintenance contractors for both regular and emergency repairs. • Ordering, shipping, and receiving materials as required. • Maintaining records as required. • Ensure a high standard in all finished work while balancing business costs and time efficiencies. • Adherence to the maintenance budget and planning. • Manage inventories as they relate to Lifts. • Monitor and promote health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures in the workplace. • Maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace environment. • Assist the Mountain Operations department and other departments on-hill as required. • Other related duties as required for the success of the mountain operations department. QUALIFICATIONS • Candidates must be Red Seal certified or hold a valid journeyman millwright certification (or equivalent combination of skills, experience and educational credentials) • Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a ticketed/credentialed Millwright with working knowledge of other related trades including welding and electrical. • Must be comfortable working at heights up to 50 feet. • Strong interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships with managers, supervisors and co-workers. • Clear verbal and written English communication skills. • Must be able to physically: o Work in all weather conditions, o Sustain a professional working manner during emergency response, o Ability to Lift and carry 25kg at times. o kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill duties. ATTRIBUTES • Strong organizational skills • Detail orientated and able to work consistently to a high standard. • Strong decision making, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills. • Ability to coach and supervise apprentices. • Dependable, timely and cooperative. • The ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume environment with ability to reason and react with quick, thoughtful judgement. • Able to follow direction and work unsupervised. • Ability to be a supportive team member. • Available to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT • Full-time year-round position • $36.60 - $45 per hour based on experience and qualifications. • Vacation pay accrual at the rate of 6% per bi-weekly pay period to provide 15 days’ vacation per anniversary year. • 50% of employee benefit costs including medical, dental, extended health, life insurance, and long-term disability after 3 months of continuous full-time employment. • Family Seasons Passes for Mt Seymour • RRSP plan membership will commence after 1 year of continuous full-time employment and will be matched by the company commencing at 2% and increasing to 4% contingent on length of service. • Five 8-hour shifts/week including some evenings and weekends during the winter operating period November-April. • Four 10-hour shifts/week primarily Monday to Friday during the off-season (May-September). • Clothing and tool allowance. • Range of industry discounts and perks. • Up to 80 hours of OT can be banked in winter season to be used in summer months. Mt Seymour is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@mtseymour.ca indicating that you are applying for the Millwright/Lift Maintenance Mechanic position.

What you’ll do

Perform preventive and emergency maintenance, inspections, repairs, upgrades, and seasonal overhauls on chairlifts, conveyors, and passenger ropeways. Coordinate contractors, materials, records, inventories, budgets, and workplace safety while supporting mountain operations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold Red Seal or journeyman millwright certification, or equivalent credentials, and have at least two years of experience as a credentialed millwright. They need related-trade knowledge including welding and electrical work, comfort working at heights up to 50 feet, physical ability to perform the duties, strong communication and organizational skills, and schedule flexibility.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended Health Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Family Season Passes
• RRSP Matching
• Clothing Allowance
• Tool Allowance
• Industry Discounts
• Overtime Banking

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Millwrighting
• Lift Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Emergency Repairs
• Mechanical Installation and Repair
• Equipment Inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Welding
• Electrical Knowledge
• Reading Technical Drawings
• Inventory Management
• Contractor Oversight
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Apprentice Coaching
• Recordkeeping
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety