Ride Controls Technician

Splish Splash Water Park • Altoona, IA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rides Controls Technician provides support to the Ride Controls Supervisor to ensure successful operation. This position is safety-focused and has consistent interaction with all other maintenance team members to complete tasks in a timely manner. The Rides Controls Technician provides support to all maintenance and construction divisions to ensure a successful park operation. This position is guest-facing and has consistent interaction with all team members in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years of previous work experience in electrical maintenance or as an electrician
• Prior electrical and mechanical experience is required.
• Must possess proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals and train others.
• Knowledge of common power and hand tools
• Ability to perform task-oriented repetitive functions consistently, on-time, and error free.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate a team player attitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot clearly, calmly, and safely in the presence of guests and fellow team members.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or have reliable transportation.
• Must provide own tools including but not limited to screw drivers, hammer, pry bar, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to 24mm.
• Must be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays during peak season.
• Prior Electrical Maintenance Experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of college, trade school, or technical degree preferred highly desired; Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of control / PLC experience, preferred.
• 3+ years of power distribution, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert electrical maintenance for all rides, attractions, food stands, stages, and CCTV throughout the entire facility.
• Respond to electrical-related issues in a timely manner; troubleshoot and repair any electrical problems in a safe and effective manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies and regulations, including those established by OSHA, etc.
• Develop strong practical knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical/electronic maintenance and repair, including PLC’s, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors
• Maintain electrical services to park buildings and other structures
• Conduct periodic inspections of electrical services to proactively identify issues
• Participate in the setup of special park events (e.g. holiday lights, concerts, etc)
• Research new trends and advances in electrical products to help remain current with emerging technologies
• Promptly notify maintenance and/or park leadership of any escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards
• Maintain all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner
• Safely operate company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Safely and effectively utilize standard electrical maintenance equipment and hand tools, vehicles, hydraulic benders, ladders and scaffolding, electrical testing equipment, welding equipment, torches, park rides, telephone, hand-held two-way radio, and manlift/forklift
• Perform routine administrative tasks for the Maintenance department, including ordering materials
• Assist all other Maintenance and trades team members with completing maintenance projects
• Ability to establish priorities for self, and other team members.
• Assess maintenance needs for day-to-day operations and off-season rehab.
• Use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot and correct electrical and mechanical issues.
• Replace defective parts when necessary.
• Promptly responds to reports of problems and concerns.
• Assists all guests in a courteous manner.
• Maintain the grounds in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive manner.
• Perform repairs following established safety standards and wearing necessary safety equipment.
• Assists other team members.
• Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner.
• Safely operating company owns trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• All other duties and projects assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness package
• 401k Savings and Investment plan
• Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED