Repair and Tuning Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for tuning and repairing rental and guest skis and snowboards using specialized machinery. They must ensure all finished products meet quality standards and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Job details

Are you looking at spending a season working in the Canadian Rockies? We have winter seasonal roles that will leave you with awesome experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime. Do you enjoy outdoor adventures? Meeting new people? Making new memories? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Nakiska Ski Resort wants you! Job Description Nakiska Ski Resort is looking for a Repair and Tuning Technician who provides exceptional quality and service to our guests. The Repair and Tuning Technician is responsible for tuning and repairing skis and snowboards. This includes all Nakiska rental equipment and skis/snowboards for guests. Essential Responsibilities (But Not Limited To) Receive and sort incoming skis and snowboards according to established protocol Tune and repair skis and snowboards, finishing with the Wintersteiger tune machine for final stone structure and edge polishing, when necessary Inspect finished product and ensure it meets the quality standards established by the RRR Manager Properly organize finished product to ensure accurate and timely delivery Clean and maintain machines, workspace, and hand tools at the end of each day Perform closing procedures outlined by the RRR Manager and ready the shop for the next day Assist the RRR Manager with any additional duties as assigned Qualifications Basic knowledge of ski and snowboard maintenance and tuning (edging, base repair, and hot waxing) Knowledge of ski and snowboard construction and epoxy preferred Certification in ski mounting, torque testing and DIN settings preferred Courses in Wintersteiger equipment use and maintenance preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends Work Environment & Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when maintaining tune equipment. Benefits Staff Accommodation – Private Bedroom RCR staff season’s pass for all RCR owned Western Resorts. Awesome reciprocals Discounts on food, retail, and hotels. Pro-deals. Staff events – meet great people who share a passion for the mountain lifestyle! Interested? Please apply with your resume. We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles.

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for tuning and repairing rental and guest skis and snowboards using specialized machinery. They must ensure all finished products meet quality standards and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Requirements

Candidates should have basic knowledge of ski and snowboard maintenance, with certifications in mounting and DIN settings preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required.

Benefits

• Staff Accommodation • Season's Pass • Food Discounts • Retail Discounts • Hotel Discounts • Pro-deals • Staff Events

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ski Tuning
• Snowboard Tuning
• Base Repair
• Edging
• Hot Waxing
• Wintersteiger Equipment Operation
• Ski Mounting
• Torque Testing
• DIN Settings
• Equipment Maintenance

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Trades
• Hospitality