Adventureland Park - Ride Controls Technician

• Perform expert electrical maintenance for all rides, attractions, food stands, stages, and CCTV throughout the entire facility.

• Respond to electrical-related issues in a timely manner ; troubleshoot and repair any electrical problems in a safe and effective manner

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies and regulations, including those established by OSHA, etc.

• Develop strong practical knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical/electronic maintenance and repair, including PLC’s, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors

• Maintain electrical services to park buildings and other structures

• Conduct periodic inspections of electrical services to proactively identify issues

• Participate in the setup of special park events ( e.g. holiday lights, concerts, etc )

• Research new trends and advances in electrical products to help remain current with emerging technologies

• Promptly notify maintenance and/or park leadership of any escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards

• Maintain all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner

• Safely operate company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipment

• Safely and effectively utilize standard electrical maintenance equipment and hand tools, vehicles, hydraulic benders, ladders and scaffolding, electrical testing equipment, welding equipment, torches, park rides, telephone, hand-held two-way radio, and manlift/forklift .

• Perform routine administrative tasks for the Maintenance department, including ordering

• materials

• Assist all other Maintenance and trades team members with completing maintenance projects

• Ability to establish priorities for self and other team members.

• Assess maintenance needs for day-to-day operations and off-season rehab.

• Use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.

• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.

• Ability to trouble shoot and correct electrical and mechanical issues.

• Replace defective parts when necessary.

• Promptly responds to reports of problems and concerns.

• Assists all guests in a courteous manner.

• Maintain the grounds in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive manner.

• Perform repairs following established safety standards and wearing necessary safety equipment.

• Assis t othe r team members.

• Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner.

• Safely operating companies own trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.

• All other duties and projects assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership.
  

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered

• 1-2 years previous work experience in maintenance or mechanics is 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:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

• College degree or other technical certification in Engineering or related discipline preferred; Equivalent work experience will also be considered

• 2-3 years previous work experience performing maintenance on roller coasters, amusement rides, or other attractions, preferred

• 3 years of control / PLC experience, preferred

• 3 years of power distribution, preferred

• 1 year of previous supervisory experience, preferably in a maintenance capacity

• Previous amusement park, theme park, or waterpark maintenance experience highly desired
  

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 non -conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts

• Ability to c onsistently 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