Mechanic

Urban Air Adventure Parks; North Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Air Adventure Parks is looking for a Mechanic in North Riverside, Illinois. This role involves maintaining and repairing attractions and equipment. Key responsibilities include performing repairs on go-karts, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate should have mechanical repair experience, be at least 18 years old, and have a high school diploma or GED. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Auto mechanic technical training or six months related experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform track and go-kart repairs and performance checks.
• Maintain go-kart performance.
• Repair equipment and maintain attractions in superior working order.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks and repairs

Experience using multi‑meter

Education

High school diploma or GED; technical training

Tools

Diagnostic manuals

Hand tools (drills, etc.)

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
• Maintain weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment and ensure schedules are carried out
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and back end
• 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
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Read and 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.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Urban Air North Riverside is an equal opportunity employer.