Technician / mechanic

Kongeparken; Sørum; On-site; NOK 207,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongeparken seeks a qualified mechanic to inspect and maintain carousels and equipment. You’ll handle gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors, motors, and small gas engines, contributing to guest safety and park operations.

Formal certification in mechanics is required. You should be physically active, organized, and able to work in Norwegian and/or English, residing in Norway or Europe. Some evenings/weekends may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Formal trade certificate (vocational diploma) in mechanics or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and understand why things must be done correctly for guest safety.
• Patience and good communication/cooperation skills, suitable for youth or pensioners as seasonal workers.
• Organizational skills to keep the workspace under control; ability to work with Norwegian and/or English.
• Willingness to travel within Norway/Europe and perform heavy lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain carousels and equipment at Kongeparken, including gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors with rollers and motors, and small gas engines.
• Carry out maintenance during shows and between seasons; assist with setup/takedown of decorations as needed.
• Expect long distances of travel within the site and occasional evening/weekend work.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Trade certificate in mechanics

Job description

We are looking for someone with a passion for mechanics and a burning desire to work with carousels!

Our technical department is now seeking someone with formal qualifications in mechanics. Whether you are a certified auto mechanic, industrial mechanic, or hold a similar trade certificate, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. As you can probably tell, this isn’t your typical mechanic job... That’s because we’re not your typical workplace.

What does a workday look like?

At Kongeparken, we prepare our park for new shows for our guests every day during the high season, which is the summer (April - August.) Halloween is through October, and Christmas season mid November - mid December. Between seasons, we set up and take down decorations, and carry out maintenance. The job involves inspecting and maintaining carousels and equipment at Kongeparken. This includes gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyor belts with associated rollers and motors, small gas engines like those in golf carts and go-karts, and more.

It’s important that you enjoy being active because there are long distances to cover, and some heavy lifting is required. Occasionally, evening and weekend work may also be necessary.

Why apply to work with us?

Are you tired of every day feeling the same? Would you like to travel and experience Norway? Do you miss physical activity in your work? Or maybe you just love carousels? We are a serious and fun workplace and hope you’ll help make our days even better!

We offer competitive pay and the opportunity to create magic for our guests every day! We can assist with organizing accommodation, and we will make sure you feel at home here in beautiful Aalgaard, just 30 minutes drive from Stavanger, and 60 minutes drive from the iconic Pulpit Rock hike!

Qualifications we’re looking for:

You hold a formal trade certificate (vocational diploma) or equivalent certified competence in mechanics. You don’t need previous experience working with carousels, but as a mechanic, we expect you to understand why things need to be done correctly to ensure the safety of our guests. You also have experience troubleshooting mechanical issues and a good understanding of what might be wrong if something happens.

Most of our seasonal workers are either youth 15 - 20 years old or pensioners, so it is important that you are patient and hold good communication and cooperation skills.

Since we can’t have a park full of tools at all times, we expect you to be organized and keep your workspace under control. You must be proficient in Norwegian and/or English, and live in Norway or Europe.