Ski Technician Jobs
Ski Technician jobs are open at ski resorts, rental shops, and outdoor retail chains, from entry-level bench tech to lead tuning specialist, with specializations in boot fitting, edge and base repair, and equipment rental management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Ski Technician – Rental Delivery –Sun Valley
Location: Sun Valley, Idaho
Terms: Winter Seasonal, full- and part-time roles available.
Pay: $18/Hr. plus generous tips
Requirements
Expect weekend and holiday work. Daily operations broken into morning and evening shifts. No previous experience required!
About Us
Ski Butlers was founded in 2004 to take the hassle out of renting equipment and to bring our shared love for the mountains to customers, partners and team members. We have cultivated an extraordinary team culture over the past 20 years, rallying behind collaboration, teamwork, accountability, and fun above all else. Our mission is to make ski vacations convenient by tapping into our shared passion, culture and fun work environment to create a customer experience unlike any other.
Ski Butlers is the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery, now servicing over 40 resorts in North America and Europe. This was made possible by embodying our 5 core values.
Service | Simple | Purposeful | Curious | Give
Delivering exceptional service, being purposeful, keeping it simple, remaining curious and giving back to our communities amounts to the foundation Ski Butlers was built on. As team members, we don’t stop there. Our culture is about being a part of something bigger. Whether it’s contributing to our net zero climate initiatives, building lifelong friendships or making a customer’s vacation memorable, a job at Ski Butlers will be the best decision you make.
About the Role
Ski Technicians are the face of Ski Butlers. At its core, our technicians interact with customers daily by delivering equipment rentals to their accommodations, completing on-mountain support service and picking up gear at the end of their rental period. We empower our technicians to build confident decision making, accountability and professional skills in the workplace. Setting each other up for success is what drives us forward at Ski Butlers. Join our team to pursue your passion in the mountains and most importantly, have fun!
Perks and Benefits
- Free Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass
- Unlimited access to all Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts, subject to blackout dates
- Ability to upgrade to Full or Base Ikon Pass at heavily discounted rate
- Transferrable shop employee ski pass.
- Discounted access to 500+ industry brands
- Generous discounts to Rossignol/Dynastar/Lange equipment
- 401K benefit and match for ALL staff members over 18 years old
- Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs, emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best.
Primary Responsibilities
- Completing the entire Cycle of Service for scheduled and reactive ski/snowboard rentals.
- Packing rental orders in advance of equipment delivery.
- Delivering rental equipment to guests’ accommodation and providing a highly personalized fitting experience.
- On-Mountain Support for guests requesting equipment changes.
- Picking Up equipment from guests’ accommodation at the end of their rental period. Equipment is brought back to the shop, sanitized, tuned, and re-stocked for their next use.
- Meet or exceed Brand Standards while focusing on our three Key Customer Requirements:
- KCR #1: On Time – Arriving within 5 minutes of the agreed upon time
- KCR #2: Communication – Setting clear expectations around the entire scope of service
- KCR #3: Equipment – Choosing the right equipment for each guest given their skills and current conditions at the resort
- Making/Answering customer phone calls with a positive and inviting tone of voice
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace including delivery vehicles.
- Basic ski/snowboard tuning, waxing and general equipment maintenance
- Setting up the next shift and future team members for success
Ski Butlers is a standalone business within Alterra Mountain Company's family of mountain destinations.
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
Job Title: Ski Technician – Rental Delivery –Sun Valley
Location: Sun Valley, Idaho
Terms: Winter Seasonal, full- and part-time roles available.
Pay: $18/Hr. plus generous tips
Requirements
Expect weekend and holiday work. Daily operations broken into morning and evening shifts. No previous experience required!
About Us
Ski Butlers was founded in 2004 to take the hassle out of renting equipment and to bring our shared love for the mountains to customers, partners and team members. We have cultivated an extraordinary team culture over the past 20 years, rallying behind collaboration, teamwork, accountability, and fun above all else. Our mission is to make ski vacations convenient by tapping into our shared passion, culture and fun work environment to create a customer experience unlike any other.
Ski Butlers is the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery, now servicing over 40 resorts in North America and Europe. This was made possible by embodying our 5 core values.
Service | Simple | Purposeful | Curious | Give
Delivering exceptional service, being purposeful, keeping it simple, remaining curious and giving back to our communities amounts to the foundation Ski Butlers was built on. As team members, we don’t stop there. Our culture is about being a part of something bigger. Whether it’s contributing to our net zero climate initiatives, building lifelong friendships or making a customer’s vacation memorable, a job at Ski Butlers will be the best decision you make.
About the Role
Ski Technicians are the face of Ski Butlers. At its core, our technicians interact with customers daily by delivering equipment rentals to their accommodations, completing on-mountain support service and picking up gear at the end of their rental period. We empower our technicians to build confident decision making, accountability and professional skills in the workplace. Setting each other up for success is what drives us forward at Ski Butlers. Join our team to pursue your passion in the mountains and most importantly, have fun!
Perks and Benefits
- Free Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass
- Unlimited access to all Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts, subject to blackout dates
- Ability to upgrade to Full or Base Ikon Pass at heavily discounted rate
- Transferrable shop employee ski pass.
- Discounted access to 500+ industry brands
- Generous discounts to Rossignol/Dynastar/Lange equipment
- 401K benefit and match for ALL staff members over 18 years old
- Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs, emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best.
Primary Responsibilities
- Completing the entire Cycle of Service for scheduled and reactive ski/snowboard rentals.
- Packing rental orders in advance of equipment delivery.
- Delivering rental equipment to guests’ accommodation and providing a highly personalized fitting experience.
- On-Mountain Support for guests requesting equipment changes.
- Picking Up equipment from guests’ accommodation at the end of their rental period. Equipment is brought back to the shop, sanitized, tuned, and re-stocked for their next use.
- Meet or exceed Brand Standards while focusing on our three Key Customer Requirements:
- KCR #1: On Time – Arriving within 5 minutes of the agreed upon time
- KCR #2: Communication – Setting clear expectations around the entire scope of service
- KCR #3: Equipment – Choosing the right equipment for each guest given their skills and current conditions at the resort
- Making/Answering customer phone calls with a positive and inviting tone of voice
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace including delivery vehicles.
- Basic ski/snowboard tuning, waxing and general equipment maintenance
- Setting up the next shift and future team members for success
Ski Butlers is a standalone business within Alterra Mountain Company's family of mountain destinations.
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ski technician jobs.
- Experience mounting, adjusting, and releasing ski and snowboard bindings to manufacturer specifications
- Proficiency with ski tuning equipment including edge grinders, base repair tools, and hot wax machines
- Knowledge of DIN release value settings and guest height, weight, and ability assessment
- Familiarity with rental fleet management and point-of-sale or rental software systems
- Physical ability to stand for extended shifts and handle heavy equipment in a shop environment
- Completion of manufacturer binding certification or willingness to complete upon hire
Tips for Your Ski Technician Job Search
List every wax and binding certification
Certifications like Wintersteiger training, Head binding certification, or any manufacturer-specific coursework set you apart fast. List each one by name on your resume so hiring managers can verify credentials without guessing what your experience covers.
Tailor your resume to season timing
Ski tech openings peak in October and November before resorts open. If your resume still shows a gap from an off-season job, add a line explaining seasonal availability so a hiring manager doesn't screen you out before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ski technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Name the specific equipment brands you've worked on
Saying you tuned skis tells a shop manager almost nothing. Naming Rossignol, Atomic, Fischer, or Salomon bindings you've mounted and adjusted tells them whether your hands-on experience matches their rental fleet or retail inventory.
Prepare a skills demonstration for the interview
Many ski tech interviews include a bench test where you detune edges, mount bindings, or set a DIN release value while the shop manager watches. Practice your workflow so you're not slow or hesitant when it counts.
Negotiate your season package, not just hourly pay
Ski tech offers often include lift pass access, equipment discounts, and housing in resort towns. Ask about those components specifically during the offer conversation, since they can close a significant gap between competing offers.
Ski Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ski technicians?
Sun & Ski Sports, Ski Butlers, and Mammoth Mountain are hiring the most ski technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Utah, Colorado, and New Hampshire, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large resort operators and outdoor retail chains with high-volume rental departments.
How many ski technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of ski technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most tuning and binding work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements are equipment procurement, rental fleet coordination, and customer service roles attached to ski tech departments.
How do you become a ski technician?
Start by getting hands-on experience with ski and snowboard equipment, either through personal use, volunteering at a local shop, or working an entry-level rental counter role. Pursue manufacturer binding certification from brands like Head, Rossignol, or Salomon, since most employers require or strongly prefer it. Build familiarity with tuning machines, base repair materials, and edge work before applying to full tech positions.
Can you get hired as a ski technician with little or no experience?
Yes, many shops hire entry-level ski technicians to work rental counters and learn tuning under a lead tech during the shoulder season before resorts open. Demonstrating that you ski or snowboard confidently, have basic mechanical aptitude, and can commit to a full season dramatically improves your chances even without formal shop experience.
What does the ski technician interview process look like?
Most ski tech interviews involve a short conversation with the shop manager or service director followed by a practical bench assessment where you demonstrate binding work, edge tuning, or base repair technique. Some employers also walk through a customer scenario to test how you handle fitting or equipment recommendations under time pressure.
Where can I find and apply to ski technician jobs?
You can find and apply to ski technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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