Technical Services Technician

Canada's Wonderland; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 20,343 - 28,974; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Admission to Canada’s Wonderland

20% discount on merchandise

Employee events with rides

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan is seeking a Maintenance Technician offering critical support for technical equipment and maintaining a clean work environment. You will ensure the safe operation of electronic systems for events and daily functions.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, dependability, and a valid Ontario Driver's License. Enjoy employee benefits like free admissions, discounts, and a fun working atmosphere with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Must have valid Ontario Driver’s License (G, G2) with a clean abstract.
• Willing to work hands-on and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily preventive maintenance.
• Install, rebuild, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness in the workplace and maintain safety.

Skills

Installation and repair of electronic equipment

Knowledge of audio/video and lighting

Dependability and guest orientation

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Education

Enrollment in Post-Secondary related program

Job description

Overview

$17.90 / hour

The starting wage for this position is $17.90 per hour. Candidates must be a minimum age of 18 years.

Joining the Canada’s Wonderland team means you’ll provide guests with exceptional service and cleanliness when they visit the park.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily preventive maintenance.
• Install, rebuild, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment as required.
• Respond to down calls, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on assigned equipment as they arise.
• Install, operate, and strike festivals, concerts, firework presentations, group events and other special events as assigned.
• Maintain a daily log of events and repairs for use by the following shift and for long‑term maintenance planning.
• Ensure cleanliness in the workplace and provide a safe working environment for you and others.
• Maintain sufficient stock supplies on location and inform supervisors of stock shortages in a timely manner.
• Set up and strike tables, chairs and small video systems.
• Provide technical support to the Entertainment Department, show programs and perform other departmental duties as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Calibrate speeds on competition games and assist in the installation of new equipment as required.
• Check and clean coin mechanisms and revamp all game machines as required.
• Change filters and clean screens, and replace water on water games on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

• Individuals enrolled in or graduate of a Post‑Secondary related program and/or have related work experience.
• Knowledge of installation, repair, troubleshooting, and programming for audio/video, CCTV, telecom, electronic, electrical/mechanical game equipment and circuit board design and repair is an asset.
• Knowledge of entertainment audio, lighting, video, staging and event coordination is an asset.
• Knowledge of fiber optic terminations is an asset.
• Willingness to work in a hands‑on environment and accept responsibility as assigned.
• Ability to multi‑task and work efficiently in all types of weather conditions.
• Dependability and a strong guest‑orientation mindset.
• Availability to work shifts including daytime (6:00am to 3:00pm) and afternoon (2:30pm to 11:00pm), start working weekends in mid‑April, daily starting mid‑May, and able to work holidays and on weekends through to the end of October.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G, G2) with a clean abstract.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment deemed necessary to perform this job safely (e.g., gloves, mask and/or face shield, non‑slip shoes).

Benefits

• FREE Admission to Canada’s Wonderland and other parks
• Earn promotional tickets for friends & family
• 20% discount on merchandise and select food locations; employee cafeteria with discounted food
• FREE and/or discounted admission to many Ontario attractions
• Work with a diverse team in a fun environment
• Employee events with rides, games, and free food