Carpenter (Union)

Six Flags St. Louis; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags St. Louis is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to participate in repair and upkeep of park rides and facilities using standard carpentry and construction methods. The role involves inspections, troubleshooting, and fabrication of components for buildings, rails, enclosures, and flooring.

The position requires the ability to read blueprints, follow orders, and work outdoors in all weather conditions with physical stamina and safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Operational carpentry knowledge and building codes understanding.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and rough layouts.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finish carpentry work and facility repairs.
• Inspect and maintain wooden roller coasters and facilities; work at heights with fall protection.
• Interpret work orders and troubleshoot repairs.
• Fabricate shelves, framing, fences, ramps, stairs, cabinets as needed.
• Install flooring materials (carpet, vinyl, tile).
• Dig ditches and prepare sites; manage materials and measurements.
• Follow safety policies and report issues to supervisor.
• Assist in other maintenance trades as needed.
• Work weekends/holidays/overtime as required.

Skills

Carpentry procedures

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Reading instructions

Outdoor work in all weather

Physical stamina

Education

None

Tools

Table saw

Drill press

Band saw

Job description

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

Overview:

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

Responsibilities

Specific Job Duties:

• 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/ rebuild on wooden roller coasters involving 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, gates, 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

Skills & 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