Ski Shop Tech

Posted by Mountain Shop on 07/23/2024

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor, Snow

Job Categories: Retail - Bike Mechanic - Ski Technician

Company Type: Retailer

State: OR

City: Portland

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and a strong desire to learn, and want a job with room for growth? Then continue reading to find out if this is the right job for you!

The ideal candidate will have previous ski tech experience, and be a detail-oriented individual who is mechanically inclined with strong problem solving skills. This individual will excel in a fast paced environment working with customers, machines, and hand tools in a variety of applications to provide customers with efficient, quality, tunes and mounts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate with customers regarding various ski and snowboard types, tunes, mounts, and repair work
Develop an effective approach to suggesting appropriate ski and snowboard repairs and tunes based on customer needs.
- Gain required product knowledge to answer customer and/or equipment-related questions
- Maintain equipment and ensure a clean, secure and safe work environment
- Perform daily maintenance and cleaning duties
- Meet work deadlines
- Manage custom tunes and other special requests
- Assist retail floor when necessary
- Develop knowledge and competency using POS (point-of-sale) software

REQUIREMENTS:
- A strong passion for the outdoors (skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, hiking/trail running, climbing, etc.)
- Previous tune shop work experience required
- Ski and/or snowboard experience preferred
- Previous work with machining, carpentry, etc. preferred
- Reliable & responsible
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs periodically
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to provide outstanding customer service

BENEFITS:
Unlimited access to rental gear
Discounts on all retail items
Access to industry pro programs
Access to Mt. Hood Meadows shop pass
Sick pay
Opportunities for growth

About Mountain Shop

Mountain Shop has been a staple in Portland, Oregon since 1937 as a pillar of the outdoor community. We are experts in skiing, climbing, mountaineering, ultralight backpacking, and trail running.