Regular Full-Time

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Free park entry for you

Medical coverage options

401K match

Scholarships available

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled maintenance technician. You will perform cabinet, carpentry, concrete and asphalt work to maintain park, restaurant and office buildings and equipment.

Read blueprints and use power tools to fabricate according to plans, while ensuring safety and quality across projects. The role requires 2–4 years of construction experience, ability to work at heights, and flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of lumber and fixture materials is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and building plans for materials and dimensions.
• Experience with cabinet, carpentry, concrete and asphalt work preferred.
• Must be able to pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled trade duties in cabinet, carpentry, concrete, and asphalt work for maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Operates fixed and portable power tools and heavy equipment used in the trade.
• Studies blueprints and plans to determine materials and dimensions for fabrication.
• Maintains safety, documents work and participates in park equipment maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Power tools

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Status/Type

Full time

Position Level

Level II

Shift/ Schedule Requirements

Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Job Responsibilities

Performs skilled trade duties in cabinet, carpentry, concrete, and asphalt work required in the maintenance, repair and construction of Park, restaurant and office buildings and equipment. Operates fixed and portable power tools and heavy equipment normally associated with the trade. Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks

• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings
• Plans repair schedules for park equipment and vehicle maintenance programs; inspects, services, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs vehicles and equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment, such as backhoes, tractors, forklifts, JLG lifts, various saws, two way radios, etc. Uses measuring devices, carpentry tools, concrete tools, landscaping tools, mechanic’s tools, etc.
• Documents work performed daily. Prepares and/or processes maintenance documentation and inspection forms, as required.
• Maintains clean, orderly and safe work areas. Properly maintains assigned equipment and tools.
• Works with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall. Utilizes chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures. Joins materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Works on top of scaffolding, ladders, and the top beams of buildings. Checks work along the way to ensure it’s up to code and specifications.
• Uses levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Works with prefabricated buildings. Builds stairs, mantles, and furniture. Install cabinets and molding.
• Remodels offices and structures. Creates structures for pouring concrete. Erects scaffolding. Builds trench bracing.
• Replaces panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors. Repairs or builds furniture.
• Installs partitions, doors, and windows. Moves and installs machinery.
• May work with blueprints or instructions supplied and ensure finished product matches specifications.
• Prepares the layout of the project. Estimates height, width, length, and other proportions and selects and purchases materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to climb and work at heights up to 300 feet.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including steel toed shoes, fall protection equipment.
• Ability to pass a mandatory or random drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Solid knowledge of lumber grades and countertop materials. Strong knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, miter saw, and jigsaw. Skilled at operating, maintaining, and occasionally repairing multiple types of tools. Strong critical thinking skills to use logic not only to solve problems but also to foresee them before they occur. Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate between guests and peers, architects, and subcontractors. Ability to work with written blueprints or instructions supplied and develop material lists from same.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent. Related vocational training preferred.

License or Certification

Valid driver’s license required.

Experience

Typically requires 2-4 years of carpentry or general construction experience that includes general carpentry and cabinetmaking.

Equivalency

Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.