Maintenance Technician- Shows

Universal Studios Hollywood•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$33

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Perform routine, corrective, and preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and operational areas throughout the park Maintain and repair elements across carnival games, food & beverage locations, retail spaces, and entertainment venues Respond to maintenance requests including general repairs and plumbing issues in a timely manner Execute work orders involving carpentry, masonry, tile, drywall, flooring, and general construction Install and repair interior and exterior building components, including walls, flooring systems, and finishes Support new construction, remodels, and special projects as assigned Perform shop work and fabrication for custom or specialty projects Set up, relocate, and dismantle equipment, displays, and operational materials as needed Ensure all work is completed in alignment with safety standards, building codes, and company procedures Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and identify opportunities for preventive maintenance improvements Deliver exceptional service to internal partners and external guests in a professional and courteous manner Core Competencies Proven experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in entertainment, hospitality, theme park, retail, or restaurant environments Strong working knowledge of carnival/amusement-style equipment maintenance and high-traffic facility repair needs Hands-on experience with carpentry, drywall, flooring, and general building systems Ability to diagnose issues and perform repairs across multiple disciplines (mechanical, structural, basic plumbing, etc.) Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Preventive Maintenance Mindset – Proactively identifies and addresses issues before they impact operations Adaptability – Comfortable working across diverse environments (games, restaurants, retail, entertainment spaces) Team Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining accountability Independent Execution – Able to manage tasks and priorities with minimal supervision Guest Awareness – Understands the importance of always maintaining a high-quality guest experience

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
3-5 years’ experience in general carpentry and construction including framing, drywall, trim work, masonry, and tile experience required. Three to five years’ commercial roofing experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to perform set up and operation of table saw, radial saw, band saw, planer, high reach lift, concrete saw, and jack hammer
Knowledge of applicable code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment
Ability and willingness to respond to incidents in locations requiring climbing, fall-protection, and other non-traditional work-environments
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technician level

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in entertainment, hospitality, theme park, retail, or restaurant environments
Strong working knowledge of carnival/amusement-style equipment maintenance and high-traffic facility repair needs
Hands-on experience with carpentry, drywall, flooring, and general building systems
Ability to diagnose issues and perform repairs across multiple disciplines (mechanical, structural, basic plumbing, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preventive Maintenance Mindset – Proactively identifies and addresses issues before they impact operations
Adaptability – Comfortable working across diverse environments (games, restaurants, retail, entertainment spaces)
Team Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining accountability
Independent Execution – Able to manage tasks and priorities with minimal supervision
Guest Awareness – Understands the importance of always maintaining a high-quality guest experience

Responsibilities

Perform routine, corrective, and preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and operational areas throughout the park
Maintain and repair elements across carnival games, food & beverage locations, retail spaces, and entertainment venues
Respond to maintenance requests including general repairs and plumbing issues in a timely manner
Execute work orders involving carpentry, masonry, tile, drywall, flooring, and general construction
Install and repair interior and exterior building components, including walls, flooring systems, and finishes
Support new construction, remodels, and special projects as assigned
Perform shop work and fabrication for custom or specialty projects
Set up, relocate, and dismantle equipment, displays, and operational materials as needed
Ensure all work is completed in alignment with safety standards, building codes, and company procedures
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and identify opportunities for preventive maintenance improvements
Deliver exceptional service to internal partners and external guests in a professional and courteous manner