Year-Round Ride Maintenance Technician

Magic Springs Theme and Waterpark • Hot Springs, AR

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About The Position

Magic Springs Theme & Water Park is seeking a full-time, year-round Ride Maintenance Technician to perform skilled work in its maintenance department. The role helps ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of ride systems through inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls. The technician works with mechanical and electrical equipment in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with team members and maintenance leadership to keep attractions operating safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and park standards.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Ride Maintenance Manager. The work includes outdoor tasks in varied weather conditions and requires flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during the park’s operating season. Physical duties include walking park grounds for up to eight hours per shift; frequent kneeling, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying; and occasional use of an assistive device to carry heavier items.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electricity.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to multitask, work independently or with a team, and take initiative.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions while performing physical tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during the park’s operating season.
• Ability to walk park grounds regularly in varying weather conditions for up to eight hours per shift.
• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, and reach above the shoulders.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally carry up to 100 pounds using a two-wheel hand truck or similar assistive device.
• Ability to occasionally push and pull.
• Manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, hand/eye coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech.
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to moderate to high noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safety on all attractions and rides.
• Perform daily safety checks on park attractions and rides and ensure repairs are completed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on rides, equipment, and facilities in compliance with manufacturer specifications and park standards.
• Respond to maintenance-related radio calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Communicate when equipment failures cause attraction downtime or closures.
• Work with team members to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and park standards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Communicate hazards to the Ride Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager to support the safe completion of repairs.
• Support seasonal preparation and shutdown activities.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate with the manager and perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures, OSHA standards, and company policies.

Benefits

• Full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company contributions after eligibility.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Free park admission and discounts for family and friends.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed