Dutch Wonderland Maintenance/Industrial Painter

0911 Festival Fun Parks, LLC; Upper Leacock Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Wonderland is seeking an experienced Maintenance/Industrial Painter to maintain buildings, rides, equipment, and related assets across the park. The role focuses on surface prep, protective coatings, and property improvement, not decorative painting.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in commercial/industrial painting, knowledge of two-part coatings, epoxy systems, and spray equipment, and can work safely in a busy amusement environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with metal, wood, fiberglass and concrete surfaces.
• Familiarity with corrosion-control coatings and two-part coatings.
• Ability to read manufacturer instructions and SDS data.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial/industrial painting across the park and facilities.
• Prepare and paint interiors/exteriors, rides, equipment, and structures.
• Conduct surface prep, priming, and protective coating applications.
• Apply diverse coatings including epoxy, enamel, urethane, and pool coatings.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas; follow safety procedures.
• Coordinate work around park operations and guest areas.

Skills

Surface prep

Coating selection

Epoxy systems

Airless spray

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training (preferred)

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brushes & rollers

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.

Dutch Wonderland is seeking an experienced Maintenance / Industrial Painter to maintain and protect the wide variety of buildings, amusement rides, equipment, structures, paved surfaces, pools, and other assets throughout our property. This is a hands-on commercial and industrial painting position focused on maintenance, surface preparation, protective coatings, and property improvement, not scenic or decorative painting. The work is unusually varied. One project may involve painting a building interior or exterior, while the next may involve preparing and coating structural steel, amusement ride components, a swimming pool, an epoxy floor, or parking lot markings.

We are currently looking for a: Dutch Wonderland Maintenance/Industrial Painter Roles & Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• Perform commercial and industrial painting throughout the park and associated facilities.
• Prepare and paint interior and exterior buildings, amusement rides and ride components, structural steel, equipment, railings, fencing, pools, concrete, pavement, and other property assets.
• Perform corrosion-control work including rust removal, surface preparation, priming, and application of protective coatings.
• Apply conventional and specialty coatings including latex, alkyd, industrial enamel, epoxy, urethane, two-component systems, pool coatings, high-traction coatings, floor coatings, and sealers.
• Perform parking lot and pavement striping including parking stalls, curbs, traffic markings, pedestrian areas, and safety markings.
• Prepare wood, metal, fiberglass, concrete, masonry, drywall, and other surfaces using appropriate methods including cleaning, scraping, sanding, grinding, pressure washing, patching, caulking, and masking.
• Mix and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications, including proper ratios, catalysts, pot life, recoat times, and application requirements.
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, airless spray equipment, striping equipment, and other professional painting tools.
• Inspect existing coatings and identify corrosion, adhesion problems, deterioration, and other conditions requiring repair.
• Select appropriate preparation methods, primers, coatings, and application techniques to provide durable, professional-quality results.
• Estimate materials needed for projects and assist with ordering paint, coatings, and supplies.
• Properly maintain painting equipment, tools, materials, and work areas.
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and other elevated work platforms.
• Coordinate work around park operations, weather, project schedules, and guest areas.
• Support the broader Maintenance team as operational needs require, which may include assisting qualified maintenance personnel with attraction inspections, preventive maintenance activities, and other general maintenance projects.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by Maintenance leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; relevant work experience may also be considered.
• 3+ years of commercial, industrial, facilities, or maintenance painting experience preferred.
• Vocational, trade school, apprenticeship, or comparable technical training is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and coating selection for metal, wood, fiberglass, concrete, masonry, drywall, and pavement.
• Experience with two-part coatings, epoxy systems, corrosion-control coatings, and airless spray equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience with parking lot striping, pool coatings, floor coatings, industrial equipment, or similar specialty applications is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow coating manufacturer instructions, technical data, mixing requirements, and SDS information.
• Ability to identify coating failures and determine appropriate preparation and repair methods.
• Strong attention to workmanship, preparation, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-trade Maintenance team.
• Ability to safely use common painting, power, and hand tools.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the hazardous equipment, elevated work, and other duties associated with this position and applicable child labor restrictions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company requirements for authorized drivers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and work outside normal park operating hours.
• Must follow all company safety procedures and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely work with paints, solvents, thinners, catalysts, coatings, and other chemicals associated with commercial and industrial painting.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and work overhead.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish coating colors, surface conditions, and coating coverage necessary to perform assigned painting work.
• Ability to safely work at elevated heights using required fall-protection equipment and appropriate access equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, humidity, direct sunlight, rain, and other weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to dust, dirt, paint, solvents, machinery, noise, and active maintenance environments.

If you’re an experienced commercial, industrial, or maintenance painter who takes pride in proper preparation and durable, professional-quality work, Dutch Wonderland offers the opportunity to apply your trade across an exceptionally diverse range of buildings, equipment, facilities, and amusement attractions.

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, stride to promote 70% from within and support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career.