Ski Technician
Posted by Pine Needle Mountaineering on 08/28/2023
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Snow
Job Categories: Retail - Bike Mechanic - Ski Technician
Company Type: Retailer
State: CO
City: Durango
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Contact Name: Zack Beyer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $18-$20/hour
Required to Relocate: No
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Ski Technician
At Pine Needle Mountaineering, we strive to provide the highest level of customer service through experience, knowledge, and engagement. The products and services we deliver are of the utmost quality, so we are looking for a spirited individual with a passion for sliding on snow, who can hold us to that high standard we set for ourselves.
We are among the leading providers of all things skiing. We do it all! From backcountry to nordic, we are the experts (even split boarding) that will get you doing what you love to do most. By joining our team, you are joining in our passion and dedication to the craft. You will be surrounded by a supportive mix of experts and obsessed individuals, who seek out their passions whenever they get a chance.
At Pine Needle, you will always be learning and improving in our consistently fun and challenging environment.
Duties
- Service, repair, mount alpine touring and telemark boot/binding systems
- Perform ski tune-ups, including edging, waxing, and base repair
- Wintersteiger edging machines, Montana Crystal Glide stone grinder
- Troubleshoot boot/binding systems malfunctions
- Maintain repair schedule and meet deadlines
- Maintain shop tools, equipment, and workspace
- Inform and assist customers with repair and warranty options
- Assist customers with rental/demo equipment set-up, instruction, and inspection
Engagement and Learning
- Engage with customers, teammates, and our community
- Immerse yourself in a constantly evolving industry
- Consistently learn everything there is to know about the products and services we provide
- Durango is nested within an hour's drive of world class backcountry with thousands of square miles waiting to be explored, and within 30 minutes of Purgatory Ski Resort and Durango Nordic Center
Give Back?
- Friends of the San Juans (FOSJ), Know the Snow Fund, Live Like Livia, and other community outreach programs
What you’ll get
- $18 - $20/hr starting, based on experience
- Potential for full-time, year-round position
- Store discounts
- Free pass to Purgatory Ski Resort
- Pro deals
Know-how
- 1-2+ years of ski tuning experience
- Mounting skis, base repair, edge work, base grinding and waxing
- Experience with Wintersteiger and Montana Crystal Glide stone grinder is a plus
- Excellent customer engagement on a professional and personal level
- Be able to independently meet deadlines and schedule work efficiently
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and integrity
- Knowledge of all types of ski bindings, from alpine touring to nordic
- Strong attention to detail and mechanically inclined
Apply through this post, send your resume and references to zack@pineneedle.com, or feel free to stop by the shop and drop it off. Thanks for applying!
About Pine Needle Mountaineering
Since 1976, Pine Needle Mountaineering has been serving southwestern Colorado as the premier retailer of quality mountain equipment and apparel for active lifestyles.
We specialize in all things skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, hiking, trail running, yoga, climbing, and travel. We have all the gear you need for your next adventure.
OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY
We’re independent and locally-owned in Durango, Colorado. Pine Needle Mountaineering actively supports environmental and educational causes throughout the region.
