Carpenter $34.00/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for safely repairing rollercoaster track components, building repairs, and fabrication of signage and fixtures.

The role requires hands-on carpentry and drywall skills, the ability to work various shifts, and strong safety awareness to protect guests and staff in a high-paced park environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in carpentry, maintenance, or building trades.
• Ability to read and follow specifications, blueprints, and safety guidelines.
• Familiarity with pre-established guidelines to ensure safe, efficient upkeep of facilities.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repair buildings, structures, signs, furniture, and related items to maintain safe operations.
• Inspect structures, queue lines, stairs, and facilities for hazards and repair as needed.
• Ensure compliance with ride manufacturer specifications, corporate policies, and state regulations.
• Inspect rides and attractions daily; perform repairs and document hazards identified.
• Fabricate and install signs, stairs, furniture, walls, and structures as assigned.
• Maintain accurate daily repair logs and inventory carpentry supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Carpentry tools

Drywall tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for safely performing rollercoaster track repairs, building and infrastructure repairs, facility inspections; as well as fabrication of signage, furniture, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Repair buildings, structures, signs, furniture, and miscellaneous items to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect structures, queue lines, stairs, and buildings and repair any noted safety hazards to ensure the highest standards of safety for our guest and employees.
• Ensure specifications set by ride manufacturers, corporate policies, and state regulations are complied with and documented appropriately.
• Inspect rides and attractions daily. Perform required repairs and document all hazards as they are identified.
• Fabricate and install signs, stairs, furniture, walls, and structures as assigned.
• Keep all daily repair logs and journals current and accurate of maintenance performed.
• Inventory carpentry supplies and inform leadership of needed materials.
• Keep all work areas clean and free of debris.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Other Functions

All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years of related experience and be able to work well in a team environment.
• Applicant must have strong knowledge of rough and finish carpentry as well as drywall installation. Must have the ability to use these skills with pre-established guidelines to ensure the safe and efficient condition of all buildings, ride/slide structures, signs and other park facilities.
• Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to troubleshoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of guests, co-workers and park management in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy. Strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
• Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and skills as defined above.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and climb repeatedly.
• Must possess normal to average corrective hearing.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 100ft, crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles.
• Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of devices.

Qualifier

• Level 1: Applies general skills and 2 years’ experience
• Level 2: Applies skills and special knowledge with typically 3+ years of experience
• Level 3: Applies full specialized skills and knowledge with 5+ years of experience
• Level 4: Applies expert level of knowledge, skills with 7+ years of experience