Lake Compounce - Full-time Waterpark Maintenance Technician

Splish Splash Water Park

Bristol (CT)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 65,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and wellness

401k Savings and Investment plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lake Compounce is hiring a Full-time Aquatic Maintenance Technician to modify, repair, and refurbish rides and equipment located within the waterpark and aquatics facilities.

You will perform preventative maintenance, test rides, diagnose issues, maintain water quality, and ensure safe, continuous operation to guest satisfaction. Requires High School diploma, 2+ years maintenance experience, CPO certification (or within 90 days), and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Requires a High School diploma or GED; additional equivalent experience considered.
2+ years maintenance or mechanics experience preferred.
1-2 years in waterparks, pools, or aquatics facilities preferred.
Knowledge of water chemistry, pumps and motors is highly desirable.
Must have or obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within 90 days where required.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of waterslides and pools for safety and performance issues.
Maintain water quality and chemical balance per health codes and park standards.
Diagnose and repair mechanical issues; respond to trouble calls.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Ensure a clean, safe, and organized maintenance area and tool storage.
Complete repair work orders promptly and keep leadership informed.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Manual reading comprehension

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Tools

Hand and power tools

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 Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of rides and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnoses issues, ensuring water quality, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

Lake Compounce - Full-time Waterpark Maintenance Technician

Roles & Responsibilities:

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

Compensation for this role starts at $25/hour.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of waterslides and pools to ensure there are no safety or performance issues.
Ensures that all pools are chemically balanced for operation according to codes and standards set by state and local Health Department and park management
Ability to respond to trouble calls, diagnose, and correct mechanical issues.
Maintain the property in a clean, presentable, and safe manner.
Perform repairs and service as directed by the manufacturers’ requirements and specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, HVAC Cleaning, door/ lock repair, plumbing, cleaning, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, electrical repairs, and various other issues that arise
Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
Utilize the proper PPE, depending on the nature of the job.
Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner
Complete repair work orders in a timely manner.
Keep maintenance and Park leadership fully informed of current issues.
All other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent Equivalent work experience will also be considered
2+ years previous work experience in maintenance or mechanics highly desired.
1-2 years previous work experience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics-related facility is preferred
Working knowledge with water chemistry, pumps, and motors highly desired
Must have Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or become so within 90 days of hire, when required by state and local guidelines.

Language:

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

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Connecticut Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
Must possess a general practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge of pumps and motors a plus
Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
Familiarity and experience with fiberglass and other water slide structures a plus
Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to Aquatics attractions
Must provide own tools including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to 24mm.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 75 pounds or more
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 exposure to water and pool cleaning chemicals
Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorized equipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases
Subject to bloodborne pathogens Proper PPE is required in these situations.
Subject to working at heights greater than 100 feet

Team member benefits:

Why Lake Compounce?

We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health and wellness package
401k Savings and Investment plan
A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the company