Adventureland Park - Rides Maintenance Technician

• Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of attractions and property.

• Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical issues.

• Respond to trouble calls with a sense of urgency.

• Maintain the property in a clean, presentable, and safe manner.

• Perform repairs and service as directed by the manufacturers’requirements and specifications.

• Perform preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, HVAC Cleaning, door/ lock repair, plumbing, cleaning, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, electrical repairs, and various other issues that arise

• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

• Utilize the proper PPE, depending on the nature of the job.

• Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner

• Complete repair work ordersin a timely manner.

• Keep the maintenance and park leaders fully informed of any corrective issues needed.

• All other duties assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered

• 1-2 yearspreviouswork experience in maintenance or mechanicshighlydesired.

• Previouswork experience performing maintenance onroller coasters,amusement rides,orotherattractionsdesiredbut notrequired

Language:Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:  

• Must be atleast 18 yearsof age tocomply withIowaChild Labor Laws

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close

• Mustpossessa valid driver’s license anda good drivingrecord

• Mustpossessstrong mechanical aptitude and ability toutilizea variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner

• Mustpossessproficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and small combustion engine repair

• Ability to tear down and correctly reassemble machines,equipmentor devices

• Ability to read andcomprehendride maintenance manuals, blueprints, andtechnical drawings

• Familiarity and experience with theme park ride mechanics a plus

• Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to theme park attractions

• Must provide own tools including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to24mm.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, climb, or squat forlong periodsof time

• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objectsweighing 75pounds or more

• Ability to work in allnon-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts

• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools

• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness

• Ability to seedetails of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure tothe variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice,and other weather conditions

• Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorizedequipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases

• Subject to bloodborne pathogens; Proper PPE isrequiredin these situations.

• Subject to working at significant heights greater than 100 feet

Team member benefits:

Working at Adventureland Resort is about making people happy!It’sabout being independent and having fun, making newfriendsand earning extra money while doing so. AsaAdventureland Resort employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Palace Perks & Benefits:

Flexible schedule

• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments

• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off

• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
  

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