Adventureland Park - Rides Maintenance Technician

Splish Splash Water Park • Altoona, IA

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 Iowa 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.
• Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to theme park attractions.
• Must provide own tools including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to 24mm.

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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

What This Job Offers

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