Mechanical Technician

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in location-based entertainment is seeking a dedicated Mechanic to maintain and repair attractions. This role involves ensuring the safety and performance of electric go-karts and other equipment, while also keeping the work area organized and compliant with safety standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess mechanical repair experience, and be ready to tackle various maintenance tasks. Join a team that is committed to providing fun and adventure for families, and play a crucial role in the upkeep of an exciting indoor adventure park.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical repair experience in electric go-karts or motorcycles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on go-karts and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with facility cleaning and general maintenance duties.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks

Experience using multi-meter

Ability to read technical manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Auto mechanic technical training

Six months related experience

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform track and electric go-kart repairs and performance checks
• 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 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

Skills and 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
• Available to work evening, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Mechanical repair experience in the electric 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 50+ lbs.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment
• 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.

ABOUT URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARKS

Urban Air is the preeminent indoor adventure park and the market leader in location-based entertainment. The Dallas-based entertainment company pioneered the adventure park concept and is the largest adventure park operator in the world. Urban Air's purpose is to help kids have fun and aim higher, achieving those things that they never thought they could do.

Urban Air Southlake is an equal opportunity employer.