Soaky Mountain Aquatics Maintenance Tech

Soaky Water Mountain Park•Sevierville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Maintenance Technician performs basic maintenance throughout Soaky Mountain Waterpark to keep waterpark components operating and maintain a safe environment for guests. The role works across all areas of the park and maintenance disciplines, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and painting, to the extent of the employee’s ability. The position also supports aquatic systems by inspecting attractions and pools, testing and balancing water, maintaining filtration systems, and carrying out preventive maintenance and repairs. The employee must follow applicable OSHA, EPA, and Soaky Mountain Waterpark protocols, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and required personal protective equipment when performing repair and preventive maintenance tasks or working with chemicals. The position involves outdoor work, exposure to wet or humid conditions and very loud noise, and physical activity including standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and working in high or precarious places. A $300 sign-on bonus is offered for part-time employment and a $600 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Ability to be covered by and maintain company insurance.
Certified Pool Operator certificate.
Aquatic Facilities Operator certificate.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and handle multiple duties efficiently.
Good understanding of company policies and procedures; ability to handle stressful situations.
Good attendance and punctuality, professionalism, appropriate grooming, and adherence to uniform requirements.
Ability to follow resort and office policies and standard operating procedures and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to regularly stand and walk; frequently reach, climb or balance, and talk or hear; and occasionally sit, taste or smell, handle objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, regularly lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work with the listed vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Inspect rides and attractions before the waterpark opens.
Test each pool system and record results, including slide pressures, pool water temperatures, and water filtration system information.
Interact with coworkers and guests politely, courteously, and cooperatively.
Assist with preventative maintenance in all park areas as directed.
Paint and touch up areas as directed.
Remove leaves and snow and salt areas as directed.
Document completed work in work logs.
Check and document chlorine levels in pools, slides, and pool areas as directed.
Inspect pools, slides, and pool areas as directed.
Operate company vehicles and golf carts safely.
Add dry chemicals to pool systems as needed to maintain water balance.
Backwash filter systems as needed, clean strainer baskets, and keep the work area clean and safe.
Carry out rust-prevention practices and common preventive maintenance.
Repair tubes, rafts, flow boards, and body boards.
Follow OSHA, EPA, and Soaky Mountain Waterpark protocols.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working with or around chemicals and during repair and preventive maintenance work.
Clean acid and chlorine feed lines and injectors as needed.
Respond to waterpark radio calls within a reasonable amount of time and prioritize responses according to urgency when necessary.
Maintain open communication between aquatic maintenance and Aquatic Management staff.
Strictly follow safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by management.