Mediabistro logo
job logo

Theme Park Rides Maintenance Technician

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus, IN, United States


Overview
You’re part of a proud tradition when you work with us at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Theme Park Rides Maintenance Technician is a full-time position that will spend a significant amount of time working on rides at Holiday World. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of rides, attractions, vehicles, and other mechanical devices in the park. These Technicians are responsible for applying preventative measures to attractions to reduce the risk of future problems.

Responsibilities

Lead the safety effort by personal example

Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assist employees and assure Guest satisfaction

Use and maintain Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s equipment and property in the appropriate manner

Always follow instructions of posted safety signs and warnings to ensure your personal well-being

Immediately report all injuries to your direct supervisor, management on duty, or the Full-Time Safety Team

“Safety First” is not just a slogan – it must be our #1 priority!

Work Requirements

Comply with all policies, rules, and regulations of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Ensure the safe operation of the Rides for our Team Members and Guests

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair various systems including automation, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic

Perform routine and preventative maintenance on park rides, equipment, vehicles, and other mechanical devices

Inspect roller coaster trains

Diagnose problems with control systems at wooden coasters to prevent/solve downtime

Learn new tasks and skills at the park and attending company-sponsored training off-site, if needed

Disassemble and reassemble machinery

Perform highly diversified duties to maintain park operation

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments

Document maintenance activities and close out work orders

Lead the safety effort by personal example

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

Minimum of three years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation maintenance preferred

Industrial maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge and ability to inspect, maintain, and repair various rides and equipment throughout the parks

Ability to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and instructions

Ability to operate a skid steer loader, manlift, and forklift, use hand power tools such as electric drills, saws, grinders, hoists, impact wrenches, etc.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Ability to properly use a respirator and pass a full-face respirator fit test, if needed

Ability to wear PPE

Dependable attendance record

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work full-time and weekends

Acceptable pre-employment drug screen and background check

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Ability to climb stairs and ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, and reach high and low

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, capable of identifying colors

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Ability to work at heights 150 feet above ground

Ability to work in sunny, hot, cold, windy, rainy, noisy environments, and confined spaces

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari offers competitive wages and benefits, including a generous 401(k) match, bonus program, PTO accrual program, tuition discounts and reimbursements, free season passes and tickets, and much more.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

For the safety of our Guests and our staff, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari conducts background checks on all applicants aged 18 or older and we follow all federal and state laws, FCRA regulations and EEOC guidance regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process. Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee from employment.

#J-18808-Ljbffr