Adventureland Park - Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic

Splish Splash Water Park•Altoona, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing hands-on daily inspections and maintenance, as well as the repair, removal, reinstallation, or replacement of park rides, buildings, and equipment throughout the Adventureland Property. The duties of this position include maintenance of general spaces within the park, such as office buildings, pavilions, or restrooms. Additionally, the Maintenance Technician may also provide maintenance services to water rides, and all other attractions found within the park. We are currently looking for a: Adventureland Park - Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic Roles & Responsibilities: Working at Adventureland is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends, and earning extra money while doing so. As a Adventureland host, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience will also be considered
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, including landscaping equipment
General working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing and carpentry preferred
Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, climb, or squat for long periods of time
Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 75 pounds or more
Ability to work in all non-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts
Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, pollen and other weather conditions
Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorized equipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases
Subject to bloodborne pathogens
Proper PPE is required in these situations.
Subject to working at significant heights greater than 50 feet

Nice To Haves

Trade school training or other technical certification is a plus
1+ year of previous maintenance or construction work experience desired
A background in a related trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting or landscaping is preferred but not required
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 water park ride mechanics a plus
Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to theme park attractions a plus

Responsibilities

Perform general facility-wide maintenance and related work on roofing, exterior and interior buildings and structures, restrooms, food building and pump rooms
Assist with daily carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical projects
Perform daily inspection and testing of water rides, and all other attractions, signing off on its safety & completion
Troubleshoot, test, service, and repair amusement rides including, but not limited to, the removal, reinstallation, and replacement of amusement ride parts
Provide general upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and physical structures found within the park.
Provide general maintenance, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair broken equipment and attractions with minimal supervision
Develop an understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Circuits to assist with maintaining continuous ride operation
Perform water quality duties within Aquatics areas of the park
Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, scissor lift, and more
Operate Park motor vehicles on-and-off site
Perform landscaping duties including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning and planting, whenever assigned
Assist in the training of how to accurately operate the ride, possibly offering ride coverage for bathroom and meal breaks during peak season
Always adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Properly document work performed along with time and materials used per park policies and procedures
Report any maintenance, mechanical or structural issues to Maintenance and Park leadership in a timely and complete manner
All other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership