Idlewild and SoakZone: Electrician

Splish Splash Water Park; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Cross-training

Free park admission

Job summary

Idlewild and SoakZone is seeking an Electrician to support maintenance and park operations in Pennsylvania. The role involves guest-facing duties and regular interaction with team members to maintain electrical systems across rides, venues, and facilities.

The position requires troubleshooting, safe repairs, and adherence to NEC and safety policies. A High School diploma/GED and 5+ years of electrical experience are preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 5+ years electrical maintenance experience; trade school/technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years control/PLC experience preferred.
• 3+ years power distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert electrical maintenance for rides, attractions, food stands, stages, and CCTV across the facility.
• Respond to electrical issues promptly; troubleshoot and repair safely and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA and company policies and regulations.
• Develop practical knowledge in electrical maintenance including PLCs, motors, drives, switches, sensors.
• Maintain electrical services to park buildings and structures.
• Conduct periodic inspections to proactively identify issues.
• Assist with park events setup (holiday lights, concerts, etc).
• Research trends in electrical products to stay current with emerging technologies.
• Notify leadership of escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards.
• Maintain storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized manner.
• Safely operate company trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment, welding equipment, and related tools.
• Perform routine administrative tasks for Maintenance.
• Assist team members with maintenance projects.
• All other duties assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school certificate in electrical

Tools

Mobaro

Electrical testing equipment

Welding techniques

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.

The Electrician provides support to all maintenance and construction leadership to ensure a successful park operation. This position is guest facing and has consistent interaction with all team members in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.

We are currently looking for a:

Idlewild and SoakZone: Electrician

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performexpertelectrical maintenance for allrides, attraction, food stand, stages, and CCTV throughoutthe entire facility

• Respond to electrical-related issues in a timely manner; troubleshoot and repair any electrical problems in a safe and effective manner

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies and regulations, including those established by OSHA,NFPA,etc.

• Develop strong practicalknowledge and skills in the areas of electrical/electronic maintenance and repair,including PLC’s, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors

• Maintain electrical services to park buildings and other structures

• Conduct periodic inspections of electrical services to proactively identify issues

• Participate in the setup ofspecial park events (e.g. holiday lights,concerts,etc)

• Research new trends and advances in electricalproductstohelpremain current with emergingtechnologies

• Promptly notify maintenance and/or park leadership of any escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards

• Maintain all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner

• Safely operate company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipment

• Safely and effectively utilize standard electrical maintenance equipment and hand tools, vehicles, hydraulic benders, ladders and scaffolding, electrical testing equipment, welding equipment, torches, park rides, telephone, hand-held two-way radio, and manlift/forklift

• Performroutineadministrative tasksfor the Maintenance department, including ordering materials

• Assist all other Maintenance and trades team members with completing maintenance projects

• All other duties and projects assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

• 3+ years of college, trade school, or technical degree preferredhighly desired; Equivalent work experience will also be considered

• 5+ years ofpreviouswork experiencein electrical maintenance or as an electrician

• 3+ years of control / PLC experience, preferred

• 3+ years of power distribution, preferred

Language:

Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

• Must be at least18years of age to comply withPennsylvaniaChild Labor Laws

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

• Must be safety conscious and adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.

• Ability to interact with other team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers in a positive, professional manner

• Ability to troubleshoot issues clearly, calmly, accurately, and safely, while in the presence of guests and fellow team members

• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

• Must possess a general understanding of standardmaintenancepractices and proceduresforelectrical, carpentry, and plumbing trades

• Must have solid understandingof and be able to apply the concepts of theNational Electrician’s Code (NEC)forall work projects

• Previous experience with welding and soldering techniques, highly desired

• Ability to work with varying voltages up to and including13,000volts

• Ability to troubleshoot simple to complex electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems / circuits with a high degree of precision.

• Ability to create material take off, layout projects, and install components according to drawings.

• Ability to terminate all types of cable with different types of ends; cat 6e, fiberoptic, small gauge copper to 500MCM.

• Ability to understand and work with Mobaro

• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods of time during the day

• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing100pounds or more

• Ability to work in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain

• Ability to work in all non-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts

• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools

• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness

• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions:

• Frequent interaction with all outdoor and indoor areas of the park

• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain,snow, ice,and other weather conditions

• Frequent exposure to electrical currents and high voltage electricity

• Subject to working at significant heights, reaching over100feet above ground level

• Subject to constant repetitive motion,veryhigh noise levels, vibrations,machinery,motorized equipment, and vehicles

• Subject to the handling of and exposure todust, dirt,grease, oils, chemicals, detergents, andcleaners

Team member benefits:

Working at Idlewild andSoakZoneis about making people happy!It’sabout being independent and having fun, making newfriendsand earning extra money while doing so. As an Idlewild andSoakZoneemployee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

IdlewildandSoakZonePerks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Idlewild andSoakZone, Kennywood, and Sandcastle on your days off, as well as free tickets for your family & friends!
• Exclusive employee events throughout the season