Dutch Wonderland Inn Maintenance
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing hands-on daily inspections and maintenance, as well as the repair, removal, reinstallation, or replacement of buildings, and equipment throughout the Dutch Wonderland Property. The duties of this position include maintenance of general spaces within the Dutch Wonderland Inn, such as office buildings, pavilions, indoor pool and spa, or restrooms. This role involves general facility-wide maintenance and related work on roofing, exterior and interior buildings and structures, restrooms, food building and pump rooms. It also includes leading and assisting with daily carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical projects, and performing daily inspection and testing of amusement park rides, water rides, and all other attractions, signing off on its safety & completion.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner, including landscaping equipment
- Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Nice To Haves
- Trade school training or other technical certification is a plus
- 1+ year of previous maintenance or construction work experience desired
- A background in a related trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting or landscaping is preferred but not required
- Previous work experience performing maintenance on roller coasters, amusement rides, or other attractions desired but not required
- Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform general facility-wide maintenance and related work on roofing, exterior and interior buildings and structures, restrooms, food building and pump rooms
- Lead and assist with daily carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical projects
- Perform daily inspection and testing of amusement park rides, water rides, and all other attractions, signing off on its safety & completion
- Troubleshoot, test, service, and repair amusement rides including, but not limited to, the removal, reinstallation, and replacement of amusement ride parts
- Provide general upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and physical structures found within the park.
- Provide general maintenance, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair broken equipment and attractions with minimal supervision
- Develop an understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Circuits to assist with maintaining continuous ride operation
- Perform water quality duties within Aquatics areas of the park
- Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, scissor lift, and more
- Operate Park motor vehicles on-and-off site
- Perform landscaping duties including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning and planting, whenever assigned
- Assist in the training of how to accurately operate the ride, possibly offering ride coverage for bathroom and meal breaks during peak season
- Always adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Properly document work performed along with time and materials used per park policies and procedures
- Report any maintenance, mechanical or structural issues to Maintenance and Park leadership in a timely and complete manner
- All other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership
Benefits
- Nurture a balance between work and family
- Promote 70% from within
- Support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
