Maintenance Technician

Visit Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

Sesame Place is hiring dedicated maintenance Ambassadors to perform electrical maintenance, motor overhauls, and general facilities upkeep throughout the park. You will inspect attractions, ensure safety compliance, and complete documentation.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in maintenance, be able to obtain required certifications within a year, and operate a range of hand and power tools in a fast-paced environment, including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain AIMS/NAARSO Level1 certification within one year.
• Ability to obtain Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification within one year.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide DMV record.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with electrical wiring methods and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical wiring/devices, motor overhauls and controls for automated equipment and monitoring devices.
• Represent the organization with a positive attitude and high energy.
• Carry out general facilities maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, equipment repairs, and slide maintenance.
• Use appropriate tools such as multimeters, hand tools, drills, and saws.
• Conduct daily inspections of slides and water attractions.
• Complete safety, environmental, asset management, and admin documentation.
• Handle hazardous chemicals and waste per policies and regulations.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain training and certifications and assist other park locations as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Motors overhauls

Troubleshooting

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Reading manuals

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

Tool use

Education

Trade School education

Two years maintenance experience

Tools

Multimeter

Power tools

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

You’ll perform a variety of general maintenance tasks throughout the facility. You will:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Electrical wiring/devices, motor overhauls and maintenance/troubleshooting of controls and other automated equipment and monitoring devices.
• Enthusiastically represents the organization by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Perform facilities maintenance functions to include but not limited to the following: carpentry, plumbing, repair of culinary equipment, minor concrete repair, and slide maintenance.
• Utilize the necessary tools required by this position including but not limited to: Multimeter, basic hand tools, drill motors, saws, and other devices.
• Responsible for daily inspection of all slides and flat water attractions.
• Perform duties including but not limited to safety, environmental, asset management and other administrative documentation.
• Use chemicals and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
• Utilize safe handling, storage, and disposal practices with toxic substances and hazardous waste.
• Track maintenance for assigned areas.
• Responsible for adhering to all trainings related to SOP’s, safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company standards.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required including assisting other locations, departments and areas in the park, as needed.

What it takes to succeed:

• Be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to become certified in AIMS or NAARSO (Level1) within one year
• Ability to become certified as Pool Operated (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) within one year
• Have a valid state driver’s license; visiting applicants and military must have valid driver’s license from state of residency and able to provide a copy of the DMV report
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectation, and needs
• Ability to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs
• Ability to work on and interpret manufacturers’ manuals and
• Have general understanding of proper electrical wiring methods and troubleshooting methods
• Have a working knowledge of various building/installation codes as well as OSHA regulations
• Possess or be able to obtain certification to operate mechanical devices including, forklift, man-lift, and bobcat within 90 days of acceptance of position and maintain certification.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete all green tag inspection SOP training and associated equipment and pass a maintenance exam prior to park opening
• Ability to perform all procedures related to adherence of company and governmental regulations for water quality including, daily start-up, sampling, and troubleshooting
• Possess strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Strong Mathematical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings.
• Working knowledge of hand, power, and air tools.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, climb, push, pull, bend, and squat.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand on ladders for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb up various heights not to exceed 75’using trained fall protection rope gear.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, outdoors year round.
• Trade School education is strongly preferred
• A minimum of two years of maintenance, certified electrical and/or rides maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.