Exhibits Maintenance Technician 1

Delaware North at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401 (k) with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition or professional certification

Weekly pay

12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking

Attraction share program with visits

Rewards and recognition program

Training and development with growth

Job summary

Delaware North Parks and Resorts at Kennedy Space Center is seeking a full-time Exhibits Maintenance Technician to install, operate, and repair exhibits and ride systems at our Merritt Island, FL site.

The role involves diagnostic work on electronic equipment, and duties span electrical, carpentry, painting, and structure construction. A strong focus on safety and guest experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics/computer technology or 8 years of equivalent work experience in the maintenance industry.
• Experience with video monitors, projectors, computers, electronic repair, lighting systems and audio-visual systems.
• Familiar with PLC systems and ride safety/operating systems.
• Able to read and interpret schematics/plans and write/edit exhibit related software.

Responsibilities

• Install new exhibits, renovate, and clean existing exhibits, and replace defective exhibit elements.
• Perform a wide range of trades such as electrical wiring, carpentry, painting, and structure construction.
• Start exhibits, monitor operation, clean and dust electronic components, and check audio levels.
• Diagnose malfunctions on electrical equipment and replace assemblies with spare parts.
• Repair cabinetry and static displays with Formica, fiberglass, soldering, and painting.
• Read schematics to diagnose and repair PLC and Audio-Visual Systems.

Skills

Video monitors

Projectors

Electrical wiring

LED technology

Audio-visual systems

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Computer programming

Maintenance

Education

Associate degree in electronics / computer technology

Tools

PLC systems

Video projectors

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Exhibits Maintenance Technician to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As an Exhibits Maintenance Technician, you will build, install, and operate exhibits and ride systems at the property, performing diagnostic and repair operations to electronic equipment. Individual technician may specialize in specific technology such as audio, video, computer or animation.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating memorable experiences for guests, this role isa great opportunityto join a dynamic team and work in a unique environment.

Pay

$26.19 – $43.67 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401 (k) with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year, with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for eligible team members; part-time team members must earn eligibility

What will you do?

• Install new exhibits, renovate, and clean existing exhibits, and replace defective exhibit elements.
• Perform a wide range of trades and operations such as electrical wiring, carpentry, painting, and structure construction.
• Start exhibits, monitor operation, clean and dust electronic components, set color balance on television monitors/projectors, check audio levels, clean electronic connectors, and visually inspect exhibits.
• Conduct system analysis and diagnose malfunctions on electrical equipment and replace assemblies with spare parts relating to electronic equipment, lighting systems, LED assemblies, and drive systems.
• Repair cabinetry and static displays using a wide range of materials including Formica, fiberglass, gluing, soldering, and painting.
• Diagnose and repair PLC and Audio-Visual Systems by reading and understanding schematics.
• Practice good housekeeping by managing a clean and tidy work area.
• Drive a company vehicle around the property.

More about you

• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Associate degree in electronics technology/ computer technology or 8 years of equivalent work experience in the maintenance industry.
• Must be familiar with video monitors, projectors, computers, electronic repair, lighting systems, LED technology and audio-visual systems.
• Experience with PLC systems and ride safety/operating systems.
• Some knowledge of electricity and mechanics.
• Computer and Programming Experience.
• Able to read and interpret written information and schematics/plans.
• Able to write and edit exhibit related software.
• This position requires authorization to work at Kennedy Space Center and completion of all site access requirements.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Constant standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to remain standing for the entire length of the 8 hour shift.
• Requires working indoors and outdoors in the presence of heat, dirt, dust, fumes, wetness, paint, solvents, and occasional confined spaces.

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• Weekends

Source: Hospitality Online