Carpenter- Full-Time- $24/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Illinois seeks a skilled Maintenance Carpenter to support ride and facility upkeep. You will perform rough and finish carpentry, inspect and maintain wooden coaster facilities, and follow detailed work orders to ensure safe, high-quality repairs.

The role requires reading blueprints, operating hand and power tools, and working outdoors in varying conditions, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in rough and finish carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints and layouts.
• Ability to climb and work at heights.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in all weather and weekends.
• Familiarity with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of assigned crew performing rough and finish carpentry and facility repairs.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on wooden coasters and facilities.
• Interpret and follow written work orders and verbal instructions.
• Troubleshoot repairs and determine best methods.
• Make repairs to buildings, roofs, fences, walls, flooring, doors, stairs, carpet, fixtures, etc.
• Fabricate shelves, framing, enclosures, fences, ramps, stairs, storage units, cabinets per work orders.
• Install carpet, vinyl and tile flooring materials.
• Dig ditches, rake, remove and install gravel, etc.
• Adhere to safety policies; wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Report any work order problems to the Supervisor.
• Assist in other Maintenance and Construction trades as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Carpentry methods

Blueprint reading

Tool safety

Driver's license

High work at heights

CNC router familiarity

Tools

Table saw

Drill press

Band saw

Job description

Overview

Participate in the repair and maintenance of park rides and facilities using standard carpentry and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of assigned crew performing rough and finish carpentry work and facility repairs
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly inspections, and routine preventative maintenance as well as annual rehab/ rebu ild on wooden roller coaster s in volving work at extreme heights and angles, and working in a fall protection harness
• Interpret and follow written work orders and/ or verbal instructions in order to complete assignments
• Troubleshoot repairs and construction problems to determine best work method
• Make a variety of repairs including repairs to buildings, roofs, fences, gate s , walls, flooring, doors, stairs, carpet, fixtures, etc.
• Fabricate new facilities and items as assigned including shelves, framing, enclosures, fences, ramps, stairs, storage units, cabinets, etc.; make proper measurements and determine materials to be used; fabricate items to work order specifications
• Install carpet, vinyl and tile flooring materials
• Dig ditches, rake, remove and install gravel, etc.
• Adhere to all departmental and company safety policies; wear appropriate safety equipment as required
• Report any work order problems to the Supervisor
• Assist in other Maintenance and Construction trades as needed
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Should possess a thorough operational understanding of carpentry procedures and methods as well as a working knowledge of building codes
• Must possess a working knowledge of the safe use of hand and power tools and large power equipment including table saw, drill press, band saw, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license as defined by Six Flags policy
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret rough layouts or sketches, must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, able to work varied schedules to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the operational needs of the Park
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to safely perform the job duties; must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, squat, twist, push and pull and lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.; must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to safely perform work functions at heights in excess of 100ft
• Familiarity with CNC router programing and operation a plus