Dutch Wonderland Maintenance

Splish Splash Water Park•Lancaster, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rides Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of equipment and facilities of a designated set of amusement rides or devices. Maintenance completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnosing issues, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur. This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

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
Must possess proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and small combustion engine repair
Ability to tear down and correctly reassemble machines, equipment or devices
Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered
1-2 years previous work experience in maintenance or mechanics highly desired.
Previous work experience performing maintenance on roller coasters, amusement rides, or other attractions desired but not required
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Familiarity and experience with theme park ride mechanics a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of attractions and property.
Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical issues.
Respond to trouble calls with a sense of urgency.
Maintain the property in a clean, presentable, and safe manner.
Perform repairs and service as directed by the manufacturers’ requirements and specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, HVAC Cleaning, door/ lock repair, plumbing, cleaning, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, electrical repairs, and various other issues that arise
Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
Utilize the proper PPE, depending on the nature of the job.
Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner
Complete repair work orders in a timely manner.
Keep the maintenance and park leaders fully informed of any corrective issues needed.
All other duties assigned by leadership.