Manning Park Resort Looking for Heavy Duty Mechanic at Manning Park, BC Full Time

Do you love exploring and playing in the outdoors, making new friends, hanging around the campfire, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing? Well we have that, and more. Manning Park Resort is a year round resort located between Hope and Princeton, BC. If you are ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy outdoor fun and adventure, this is a great place to work. Staff housing is available, so your dream of living in the mountains is part of your adventure at Manning Park Resort.

Manning Park Resort is seeking a full-time, year-round, Heavy Duty Mechanic. The Heavy Duty Mechanic will report to the Lift Mechanic. You will be responsible for maintaining a full fleet of snow cats, snowmobiles, heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. At times you will also be required to perform lift maintenance, and you must be comfortable working at great heights, in all weather conditions, at any time of the day or night.

Responsibilities include: (but not limited to)

• To perform all duties assigned by Lift Maintenance Lead hand and Operations Manager
• Ensure all lifts are maintained to CSA Z-98 code and manufacturer’s recommendations
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment problems and determine repairs as needed
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts as required as per manufacturer’s guidelines
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Maintain a daily record of all work tasks and materials, keep a comprehensive inventory of mechanical parts needed to sustain the snow-grooming and other equipment
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes
• Work with leadership to order and maintain a complete stock of shop supplies and materials as required
• Coordinate fuel and lubrication deliveries to ensure all relevant packaging and oil waste is disposed of according to provincial codes
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment for scheduled seasonal operations
• Assist the Lift Mechanic with leadership, including the mentoring of other team members
• Maintain a clean and tidy personal work area and assist with general cleaning duties in a workshop environment
• Ensure staff working in and around the shop are familiar with current Safety Procedures and hazards
• Demonstrate a safe work practice at all times by adhering to all Manning Park Resort safety policy and procedures and ensuring one’s own safety is preserved along with the safety of co-workers, direct reports, and Manning Park Resort guests
• Review all OH&S notices/meeting minutes as they are distributed and posted on OH&S boards located within all departments
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Journeyperson, Heavy Equipment Technician, or related ticket
• 3 to 5 years of snowcat maintenance experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of hydrostatic drive and hydraulic controls
• Automotive fleet maintenance experience an asset
• Some welding and fabricating experience an asset
• Small two-stroke and four-stroke engine experience an asset
• Fallen worker training is an asset
• First aid certification is an asset
• Good communications skills, self-motivated, mature, dependable, timely and able to work well with others
• Required tools
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at excessive heights
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to operate graders, loaders, snowmobiles, snowcats, ATVs and 4×4 trucks in a safe and responsible manner
• Operators certificates for associated industrial equipment an asset
• Good working knowledge of current WorkSafe BC regulations
• Candidates with a minimum of 3 years experience are preferred.

This is a year round position with a minimum commitment of 1 Year

Benefits:

• Free Rent – Monthly Utilities of $260 (Including water, hydro, waste & heat)
• Free Wi-Fi and Calls within Canada & USA
• Free Seasonal Activities Pass (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
• Free Rentals & Lessons (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
• Monthly onsite Medical & Wellness Services
• Regular Grocery Pick Up Service
• Food & Retail Discounts in our Country Store, Pinewoods Restaurant, Bears Den Pub & Daylodge

Be Your Natural Self!

Being your natural self means that you are constantly engaged and empowered to instill change and positivity in the work environment whilst being proud of who you are! We are constantly striving to build and nourish a culture where inclusivity and tolerance are not just the norm, but are the elements which serve as our strength and identity. Being your Natural self means you love everything about the outdoors and are committed to helping preserve the beauty of the land we are on. In caring for our environment and for the natural beauty of Manning Park Resort, we are equally committed to paving the way in building an inclusive environment for everyone and are actively encouraging applicants with differing backgrounds, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. No regard shall be given to an applicant’s race, religion, skin colour, sexual orientation, and political belief. Applications are reviewed based on merit, bondability, and experience.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy:
Manning Park Resort is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, our customers and members of the public with whom we interact regularly. As such it is a requirement of all MPR employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with a WHO approved Vaccination. Any medical or religious exemptions will be considered on a case by case basis.