Lake Compounce - Full-time Waterpark Maintenance Technician

Splish Splash Water Park • Bristol, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of rides and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnoses issues, ensuring water quality, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur. This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Connecticut 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 a general practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge of pumps and motors a plus
• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Familiarity and experience with fiberglass and other water slide structures a plus
• Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to Aquatics 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

• 2+ years previous work experience in maintenance or mechanics highly desired.
• 1-2 years previous work experience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics-related facility is preferred
• Working knowledge with water chemistry, pumps, and motors highly desired
• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Familiarity and experience with fiberglass and other water slide structures a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of waterslides and pools to ensure there are no safety or performance issues.
• Ensures that all pools are chemically balanced for operation according to codes and standards set by state and local Health Department and park management
• Ability to respond to trouble calls, diagnose, and correct mechanical issues.
• 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 maintenance and Park leadership fully informed of current issues.
• All other duties assigned by 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