Mechanic Or Mechanical Fitter

Mechanic or Mechanical Fitter (Year-Round)

• 4-day work week.
• Rate of pay commensurate with experience and qualifications, starting from $42.20 per hour base rate plus opportunities for overtime and penalties.
• Flexible start date, to be negotiated for successful candidate.

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 Mount Hotham, nestled amongst the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range. It boasts spectacular views, its own airport and a whopping 320 hectares of ski terrain. Hotham is part of Vail Resorts who own and operate ski areas including iconic resorts including Perisher and Falls Creek in Australia as well as Park City, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb and Vail in North America.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Hotham Workshop team as a Qualified Tradesperson on a year-round basis and we are seeking applications from suitable internal candidates with a flexible start date to be negotiated for the successful candidate.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, this role you will be working on the maintenance of our surface and aerial ski lifts. As part of the role, you will also assist with the maintaining of a range of tracked and wheeled vehicles undertaking servicing and repairs. This is a diverse role that will provide the right candidate with the ability to utilise their full range of skills while providing an opportunity to learn and develop.

Applicants need to be aware that all kinds of weather will be encountered, and an above average level of fitness will be required. Working at heights is also a requirement in this role.

Mechanics are employed under the Falls Creek and Hotham Trades Maintenance Agreement 2023 where remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The base rate of pay will range from $42.20 to $52.97 per hour depending on your experience and qualifications. Shift work may be required during the winter months and shift penalties and allowances will apply as per the Falls Creek and Hotham Trades Maintenance Agreement 2023.

To be considered for this role, applicants should have:

• A Certificate III in a Relevant Trade
• A Current Drivers Licence
• Basic understanding of WH&S regulations
• Basic understanding of electrical and hydraulic principles
• Experience in maintaining and operating aerial ropeways would be an advantage.

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

We can assist with sourcing local accommodation for the successful candidate if required.

At Vail Resorts Australia one of our core values is Be Inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require assistance to apply, interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact us at ***************@vailresorts.com.au.

This position is available for an immediate or negotiated start date. Applications are being reviewed as they are received so don't delay!

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