Building
Maintenance
Electrician

The Building Maintenance Department is accepting applications for an Electrician.

Alta Ski Area—one of the top ski destinations in North America—is seeking an individual to join its year-round Building Maintenance Team as an Electrician.

Alta Ski Area sits at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon at 8,500 feet, enjoying an average of 548 inches of snow annually and is located 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. Alta is regularly ranked as the best in snow across all ski areas. Besides our world-famous powder, employees have the opportunity to ski daily while enjoying rich benefits including insurance plans, paid leave, 401k program and ski benefits for family and friends.

Applicants must hold a Journeyman license or be enrolled in the state apprenticeship program. Applicants need to be comfortable working in ski boots, at heights, lifting up to 75 pounds and willing to work outside in winter weather. Applicants must be able to work safely in challenging, high-pressure conditions. Good communication skills and the desire to help all company departments and our guests are required.

This position is full-time, year-round and will require occasional work to be completed before or after hours. The opportunity to ski each day is available, though candidates will need to be at least an intermediate-level skier to fulfill job responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with maintenance of existing electrical systems and installation of new electrical systems and circuits. The ski area operates standard 12V through 480V systems, as well as a medium voltage distribution system. Familiarity with solar systems is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and power tools is required.
• Must be comfortable—or willing to learn—operating pickup trucks, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and material handling equipment in a mountain environment.
• Assist with other building maintenance and systems as required.
• Assist with department snow removal responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC or general handyman skills is a strong plus.
• Apprentice applicants will be expected to obtain a State of Utah Journeyman Electrician license upon completion of the program.
• This is a full-time job that requires work on weekends and holidays.

ALTA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Company-subsidized Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Free skiing at Alta with your employee ID
• Qualifying employees receive discounted skiing at Mountain Collective and Ikon resorts
• Alta ticket coupons for friends and family are available for qualifying employees
• Your employee ID allows you free use of Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ski buses
• Employees are eligible to participate in our UTA Rideshare Vans
• Free or discounted lessons from the Alf Engen Ski School
• Discounts at Alta-owned restaurants
• Discounts at Alta Ski Shops

A full list of benefits for all Alta employees is listed on the Benefits & FAQs page. Company housing may be available for full-time employees.

If you have further questions, please email jobs@alta.com.

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