Amusement Ride Technician

Vala's Pumpkin PatchGretna, NE
2dOnsite

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

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO after 90 days
  • Amusement Perk
  • Simple IRA eligible after 1 year
  • Phone reimbursement
  • Staff apparel allowance
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