Mechanic

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Air Adventure Parks in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Mechanic responsible for the maintenance and appearance of attractions. You will assist with repairs and performance checks of go-karts, maintain equipment, and ensure safety in operations.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated with mechanical experience, has a high school diploma or GED, and can work in a fast-paced environment. Weekend work is mandatory, and adherence to safety rules is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED with auto mechanic technical training or related experience required.
• Weekend availability is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform track and go-kart repairs and performance checks.
• Maintain go-kart performance and repair equipment.
• Document repairs and maintain inventory.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Ability to handle a variety of tasks

Experience using multi-meter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-meter

Various tools (drills, ladders)

Job description

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for the maintenance and appearance of attractions. The Mechanic will assist with facilitating the repair and maintenance of attractions and any associated equipment. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform track and go‑kart repairs and performance checks
• Maintain go‑kart performance
• Repair equipment, troubleshoot issues, and maintain the attraction(s) in superior working order
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and parts inventory
• Responsible for maintaining weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment and ensure schedules are carried out
• Responsible for maintaining work area and back end in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure all staff follows all safety rules
• Maintain a supply of tools and machinery
• Ensure the go‑kart pit, go‑kart shop and track areas remain clean and safe
• Assist the staff with track operations
• Perform facility cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Read, interpret diagnostics from manuals
• Accept other maintenance duties to include, but are not limited to, building maintenance and help with general maintenance of other attractions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); auto mechanic technical training or six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Weekends are a must!
• Mechanical repair experience in the go‑kart, golf kart or motorcycle field preferred
• Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks and repairs
• Experience using multi‑meter to check continuity – checks fuses and batteries
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals

Physical Requirements

• Work in noisy, fast‑paced environment with distracting conditions
• Move about facility and stand for long periods of time (over 2/3 of the time)
• Standing, kneeling, bending, walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling
• Requires ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 300 lbs. (70+ pounds with the assistance of a dolly)
• Ability to wear personal protective gear
• While performing the duties of this job, the Mechanic is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and use hands and fingers to operate various tools (i.e. drills, ladders, chemicals, etc.).

Urban Air Columbia is an equal opportunity employer.