Adventureland Park 2027 - International Student Aquatics Maintenance Technician

0911 Festival Fun Parks, LLC; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Cross-training across departments

Flexible schedule

Exclusive host events

Job summary

Adventureland seeks an International Student Aquatics Maintenance Technician to help keep waterslides and pools safe and operation-ready. You will perform daily inspections, test water quality, diagnose issues, and repair equipment to ensure guest satisfaction and safe operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in maintenance or mechanics, and 1–2 years in an aquatics facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related maintenance experience preferred.
• 2+ years in maintenance or mechanical work.
• 1–2 years in waterparks, pools, or aquatics facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, pumps, and motors.
• Able to read ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Fluent English; Spanish or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-opening inspections of waterslides and pools for safety and performance.
• Balance pool chemistry to health standards and park codes.
• Respond to trouble calls, diagnose, and fix mechanical issues.
• Keep the facility clean, safe, and organized.
• Carry out preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs.
• Schedule repairs and installations to ensure continuous operations.
• Utilize PPE appropriately and maintain storage areas.
• Complete repair work orders promptly and inform leadership.

Skills

Fluent English

Mechanical aptitude

Water chemistry

Pumps and motors

Reading blueprints/technical drawings

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years maintenance experience

Aquatics-related experience

Tools

Screwdrivers

Hammers

Pry bars

PUNCHES

Wrenches

Socket set

Job description

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family‑held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of attractions and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing attractions, adjusting controls, diagnosing issues, ensuring water quality, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur. This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

International Student Aquatics Maintenance Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre‑opening inspections of waterslides and pools to ensure there are no safety or performance issues.
• Ensures that all pools are chemically balanced for operation according to codes and standards set by state and local Health Department and park management.
• Ability to respond to trouble calls, diagnose, and correct mechanical issues.
• 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 maintenance and Park leadership fully informed of current issues.
• All other duties assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years previous work experience in maintenance or mechanics highly desired.
• 1-2 years previous work experience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics‑related facility is preferred.
• Working knowledge with water chemistry, pumps, and motors highly desired.
• 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 Iowa Child Labor Laws.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Must possess a general practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and carpentry; knowledge of pumps and motors a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity and experience with fiberglass and other water slide structures a plus.
• Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to Aquatics attractions.
• Must provide own tools including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to 24mm.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, 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 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 water and pool cleaning chemicals.
• 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 heights greater than 100 feet.

Team member benefits

• Adventureland Perks & Benefits: Flexible schedule.
• Adventureland Perks & Benefits: Ability to cross‑train and learn unique skills across various departments.
• Adventureland Perks & Benefits: Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and select parks on your days off.
• Adventureland Perks & Benefits: Invitations to exclusive company‑sponsored host events throughout the season.

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland.

We're not just in the attractions business; we're in the people business- and that starts with our own. Our 20,000+ hosts across North America are the heartbeat of our diverse and growing company. In keeping with our company values, we nurture a balance between work and family, strive to promote 70% from within and support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career.