Ride Maintenance Technician

Merlin Entertainments; Village of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an exciting theme park where your skills in electromechanical maintenance will shine! As a vital member of the Ride and Attractions Maintenance team, you will ensure that all rides are safe and operational, providing guests with unforgettable experiences. Your role will involve troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various amusement park equipment, all while adhering to safety standards and regulations. This is an opportunity to work in a vibrant environment where innovation and fun are at the forefront. If you are passionate about creating magical moments and enjoy a hands-on role, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installing and maintaining electromechanical equipment.
• Must obtain AIMS Level 1 certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain amusement park rides and attractions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Installation of electromechanical equipment

Troubleshooting electromechanical equipment

Safety compliance

Record keeping and inventory management

Machine tool operation

Experience with conveyor systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance Technician Certification AIMS Level 1

Tools

Machine tools (drill press, power saw, etc.)

Enterprise Asset Management systems (INFOR, IBM Maximo)

Job description

We're LEGOLAND New York Resort - the place where FUN is built and memories are guaranteed! With our Theme Park, Hotels, Mini-Land and more - the opportunities here at our BRAND NEW LEGOLAND are endless.

About the Role

This role is part of the Ride and Attractions Maintenance team, which is an integral part of our Technical Services Department. As a member of the maintenance team, you will play a major role in the success of our resort and have one of the most important responsibilities throughout the park. You must provide and guarantee a fun and safe environment for our guests with a focus on safety at all times, ensuring that our rides are inspected, maintained and repaired to the highest levels possible.

• Be responsible for the installation, inspection, repairs and troubleshooting of electromechanical equipment on all amusement park rides, animation, and attractions in accordance with ride manufacturer’s maintenance manuals.
• Operate machine tools such as drill press, power saw, grinder, hydraulic press, metal sheer, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, go no-go gauges, etc.
• Ensure internal compliance with maintenance, safety and security procedures by following established ASTM, NEC, state, and local electrical codes, and loss prevention guidelines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, work orders and inventory supplies within the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Maintain Rides and Attractions in a safe and proper working condition in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Keep safety as #1 priority.

About You

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Be required to obtain a Maintenance Technician Certification AIMS Level 1, within 18 months of employment.
• Proven experience in installing, maintaining and servicing of electromechanical equipment.
• Experience with best practices, tools and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electromechanical equipment.
• Experience using Enterprise Asset Management systems (INFOR, IBM Maximo, i4EAM, MAPCON EAM)
• Experience with Industrial Machinery (processing/distribution systems) preferred.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified preferred.
• Experience working with conveyor systems preferred.

Who We Are

We're part of the Merlin Entertainments family - linking us to iconic brands such as Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, SEA LIFE and much more!

Here at LEGOLAND New York Resort, we thrive on innovative thinking and big ideas! For that reason, this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with this role. We create magic and invaluable experiences for our guests every day, and while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of what you will do here with us, we cannot guarantee that creating magical moments won’t come with new and amazing adventures that can make your day different! Come work with us and you will see how at LEGOLAND New York Resort no two days are the same.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin, we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability, protected veteran status or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

About the Company

Merlin Entertainments Ltd is a British-based entertainments company headquartered in Poole, Dorset.