Kennywood - Rides Maintenance Technician
Kennywood - Rides Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the countrys largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark Kennywood Park Americas Oldest Amusement Park Lake Compounce the worlds first ever Cartoon Network Hotel Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other familyfriendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos one of the leading global operators with more than 60 different assets (theme parks zoos and marine parks water parks and other attractions) spread out over various countries across Europe North America the Middle East and Australia.
We are currently looking for a:
Kennywood Rides Maintenance Technician
Roles & Responsibilities:
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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily preopening 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.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma GED or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered
- 12 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
Language: Ability to read write and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays open to close
- Must possess a valid drivers 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 and experience with theme park ride mechanics a plus
- Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to theme park attractions
Physical Requirements:
- 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 nonconventional areas of the property including in confined spaces or above groundlevel 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
Working Conditions:
- Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures including high heat cold direct sun humidity dust rain snow ice 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 100 feet
Team member benefits:
Why Palace Entertainment
We truly believe that where you work matters and as a theme park company we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Palace Perks and 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
When you join Palace Entertainment you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family a group of talented people who drive innovation embrace change and deliver results.
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
