Boyne Resorts

Lift Operator

Boyne Resorts  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Resort: Boyne Mountain Resort

Locations: Boyne Falls, Michigan

Target Job Start Date: 9/10/2026

Req ID: 24672

As a Lift Operator you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of lift operations at the resort. This position involves operating ski lifts, assisting guests, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in an outdoor environment.

As a Boyne Mountain team member, there are so many awesome perks for you to take advantage of, such as: ski passes, golf passes, waterpark passes, and discounts for food, beverages, retail, daycare, and so much more! To learn more about Boyne Mountain Resort, employment perks, and employee testimonials, click here - Boyne Mountain Employment!

"Work Where You Love To Play!" at Boyne Mountain Resort.


Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to):

  • Promoting and exemplify Boyne Resorts L.E.A.D.S. core values Contributing to creating and maintaining a culture of positivity, productivity, and professionalism.
  • Lift Operation: Operating ski lifts and other conveyance systems, ensuring the smooth and safe transport of guests. Keeping chairs, corral and terminal areas clean and orderly. Performing snow maintenance on ramps, terminal areas, corral and other areas as needed.
  • Guest Assistance: Displaying Attitude is Everything by helping guests load and unload from lifts, providing instructions for safe riding, and offering general assistance as needed.
  • Safety Monitoring: Ensuring Excellence in Execution by assisting with daily lift inspections. Observing and enforcing safety protocols, including checking lift tickets, ensuring appropriate usage of safety bars, and managing lift lines.
  • Communication: Maintaining clear and professional communication with guests and other team members, including the lift operations team and ski patrol.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Utilizing Long-Term Thinking by conducting regular inspections, reporting any issues to the maintenance team.
  • Weather Monitoring: Staying informed about current weather conditions, adjusting lift operations accordingly.
  • Emergency Response: Acting quickly and effectively in case of an emergency, following established procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
  • Customer Service: Providing exceptional customer service, offering information about the resort, answering guest questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Team Collaboration: Serve First and Develop Great People by working closely with other lift operators, ski patrol, and mountain operations staff to ensure smooth operations across the resort.


Qualifications

This position may be for you if:

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • Achieved a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • You are available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • You enjoy working outside in various weather conditions
  • You would enjoy a customer service position helping and interacting with guests
Boyne Resorts

About Boyne Resorts

Boyne Resorts is North America's largest family-owned, independent mountain resort company, with 13 destinations from British Columbia to Maine, championship golf courses, and more than 11,000 team members across our destinations.

Founded in 1948 by Everett Kircher and still owned and led by the Kircher family today, Boyne has always operated on its own terms. Private ownership means we invest for the long run: in our mountains, our communities, and the people who make it all happen. Stephen Kircher serves as CEO, continuing a legacy that began with his father 78 years ago.

Our resorts include Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, The Inn at Bay Harbor, and BOYNE Golf in Michigan; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Sunday River, Sugarloaf, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental in Washington; Brighton Resort in Utah; Cypress Mountain in British Columbia; and Gatlinburg SkyPark in Tennessee.

At Boyne Resorts, you don't just build a career in hospitality; you build one surrounded by skiing, golf, dining, and mountain communities where your work and your life share the same backdrop. We're always looking for people who love the outdoors, believe in service, and want to be part of something built to last.

Explore careers: https://careers.boyneresorts.com/careers-home

Learn more: https://www.boyneresorts.com/

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Petoskey, Michigan
Year Founded
1947
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