Amusement Ride Technician

Vala's Pumpkin Patch•Gretna, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard is hiring an Amusement Ride Technician. Located in Gretna, Nebraska, Vala’s is a fall festival open to the public 55 to 65 days a year and a treasured fall tradition for many families in the surrounding communities. Vala’s is one of the largest pick-your-own pumpkin patches in the world, spanning 400+ acres and including over 50 attractions, like pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, and over 25 specialty food locations. Working at Vala’s during the fall season is a fast-paced, exciting experience that’s also very rewarding – we create happiness! The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high quality service to our growing number of guests and employees. They should be self-motivated to look for and create solutions to problems in order to provide the best guest experience we can offer. They will lead by example in engaging a professional and positive culture throughout the company. This candidate will be a resourceful problem solver with experience in a variety of equipment and amusement ride troubleshooting and maintenance.

Requirements

Background in mechanical or electrical experience
Practical knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, pneumatics, fabricating, mechanical, hydraulics, welding, machining, and electronics
Practical understanding and safe usage of mechanical tools.
Adaptable and able to learn quickly
Willingness to be trained on a variety of equipment and rides
Able to observe all safety precautions for protection against accidents, spills, chemical safety
Good physical condition, ability to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of amusement rides and equipment components, diagnostics, and repairs
Basic computer skills
Practical understanding and safe usage of electrical diagnosis tools.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly and annual inspections based on safety protocols and individual ride requirements
Troubleshoot issues with amusement rides, including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, lubrication systems
Ability to work on ride controls systems for understanding and troubleshooting
Respond to corrective maintenance calls in a timely and professional manner
Follow Safety Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
Document all preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and projects
Ability to read and understand ride blueprints
Ability to read and understand ride manufacturer operation manuals
Assists in installations of new rides on the property
Repairs and replaces necessary parts and components on amusement rides
Maintains designated equipment and tools in good operating condition
Perform all other duties as assigned