Idlewild and Soakzone: Maintenance Assistant

Castlepark; Ligonier, Northern (Westmoreland County, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and engaging environment as a Maintenance Assistant in a leading leisure park! This role involves hands-on daily inspections and maintenance of rides, buildings, and equipment. You will work under the supervision of experienced team members to ensure the park remains safe and enjoyable for all guests. If you have a passion for hands-on work and enjoy being outdoors, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fun and vibrant setting. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that creates memorable experiences for visitors while developing your career in the leisure industry.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Team Member Benefits

Hands-On Experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; trade school training is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in maintenance or related field desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance services throughout the park including rides and buildings.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Knowledge

Plumbing Skills

Carpentry Skills

Ability to Operate Heavy Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade School Training

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Landscaping Equipment

Job description

Idlewild and Soakzone: Maintenance Assistant

Apply locations Idlewild & Soakzone, PO Box C, Ligonier, PA 15658, United States of America posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR105333

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting with hands-on daily inspections and general maintenance services, as well as helping with the repair, removal, reinstallation, or replacement of park rides, buildings, and equipment throughout the Idlewild and Soakzone Property.

Under the direct supervision of senior maintenance team members and leadership, Maintenance Assistants are responsible for helping with providing maintenance services to amusement rides, water rides, go-karts, and all other attractions found within the park.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Assists with all required maintenance services anywhere throughout the park.
2. Provides repair and maintenance to park property.
3. Provides general upkeep and maintenance to all buildings and physical structures found within the park.
4. Assists with general maintenance, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs.
5. Develop an understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Circuits to assist with maintaining continuous ride operation.
6. Perform water quality duties to Aquatics areas of the park.
7. Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, scissor lift, and more.
8. Safely operate motor vehicles both on-and-off site.
9. Perform landscaping duties including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning and planting, whenever assigned.
10. Assists with preventive maintenance through the park to buildings, restrooms, pavilions, and rides.
11. Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner.
12. Accountable for tools and materials.
13. Assist full-time staff in maintaining the park's attractions. These duties would include, but are not limited to, ride operation, maintenance, and clean-up.
14. All other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership.

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred; Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
2. Trade school training or other technical certification is a plus.
3. 1 + years of previous work experience in a maintenance, carpentry, or related role desired, but not required.

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

Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws.
2. Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close.
3. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner, including landscaping equipment.
5. General working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing and carpentry preferred.
6. Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
7. Familiarity and experience with theme park ride mechanics a plus.
8. Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to theme park attractions a plus.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, climb, or squat for long periods of time.
2. Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday.
3. Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 75 pounds or more.
4. Ability to work in all non-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts.
5. Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools.
6. Ability to see differences between colors and brightness.
7. Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

Working Conditions:

1. Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions.
2. Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorized equipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases.
3. Subject to bloodborne pathogens; Proper PPE is required in these situations.
4. Subject to working at significant heights greater than 50 feet.

Team member benefits:

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