Lift Fitter

2 weeks ago

Falls Creek, Victoria, Australia Falls Creek Ski Lifts Full time

Lift Fitter (Year-Round)

  • Initial Fixed-Term contract with view to an ongoing, permanent appointment
  • Located in Falls Creek Resort
  • Rate of pay commensurate with experience and qualifications, between $37.28 and $46.79 per hour base

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an _Experience of a Lifetime _to our guests _and _our employees. Join us today to reach your peak.

The perks start with a free lift pass, but as a Vail Resorts Australia employee, that's just the beginning. Think free group lessons with our qualified snowsports instructors, discounts at our food, rental and retail outlets, employee recognition programs, staff events, training, wellness programs and more


This role is based at Falls Creek, the premier all-season alpine village and resort located in the Victorian High Plains.

The beautiful alpine village is ski-in-ski-out during the winter months and turns into an outdoor mecca during summer.

Falls Creek is part of Vail Resorts who own and operate ski areas including iconic resorts such as Perisher and Hotham in Australia as well as Park City, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb and Vail in North America.


The primary role of a Lift Fitter is to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all of Falls Creek's lifting systems including Chairlifts and Skier Conveyors.


In a typical day in this role, you might:

  • Scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repairs of ski lifts
  • Assist with maintenance of mobile plant and vehicles as required
  • Regular maintenance and operational checks
  • Informing and reporting to Managers and Supervisors of lift conditions

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • Certificate III in Mechanical Discipline
  • Driver's Licence
  • A high work ethic and dependability
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Electricians may be considered to fill this role, depending on experience. _

As part of our team, you will be expected to:

  • Demonstrate our core Values
  • _Have Fun, Be Inclusive, Be Safe, Do Good, Serve Others, Drive Value _and _Do Right _
  • Provide an experience that creates a desire for our guests to return
  • Be punctual, reliable and show up for work with an enthusiastic attitude and embrace all parts of your job
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with fellow workmates, showing respect to your peers and supervisors
At Vail Resorts Australia one of our core values is Be Inclusive.

**Join our team and experience the outdoors like never before. Your adventure starts now.