Ride Maintenance Technician I

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream is seeking a Rides Maintenance Tech I to maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all rides and attractions in Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park in East Rutherford, NJ. You will ensure compliance with OEM standards and safety guidelines and work closely with manufacturers.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical experience, ability to work at heights, and strong documentation skills in the CMMS (Mobaro).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical and electrical experience OR completion of a certified technical program and 1+ years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• NAARSO or AIMS certification (or must obtain within 2 years of employment)
• Practical knowledge in electrical, pneumatics, fabricating, mechanical, hydraulics, welding, machining, and electronics.
• Required: Practical understanding and safe usage of mechanical tools.
• Preferred: Practical understanding and safe usage of electrical diagnosis tools.
• Proficient oral and written communication required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain all rides and attractions to OEM and regulatory standards.
• Complete annual inspections as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair ride control systems.
• Respond to maintenance calls promptly and professionally.
• Document preventive and corrective maintenance in CMMS (Mobaro).
• Interact with manufacturers and support services professionally.
• Follow all safety guidelines and RMS requirements.
• Train new technicians and sign off on ride mastery.
• Maintain and return tools and equipment as issued.
• Lead by example and work as a team to operate Nickelodeon Universe.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Welding & fabrication

Tools safety

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NAARSO or AIMS certification

Tools

CMMS (Mobaro)

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

The Rides Maintenance Tech I m maintains, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs all rides and attractions within the Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park. Ensures all rides and equipment comply with equipment manufacturers’ operating standards and requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete inspections based on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and individual requirements, including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, lubrication system.
• Complete annual inspections according to OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work on ride controls systems for understanding and troubleshooting.
• Respond to corrective maintenance calls in a timely and professional manner, adhering to all American Dream policies.
• Perform timely and efficient repairs on all ride systems according to OEM requirements.
• Document all preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and projects within the CMMS system (Mobaro), including troubleshooting, identification, and completion steps.
• Communicate directly with manufacturers and support services in a professional manner, adhering to all American Dream policies.
• Understand and follow all safety guidelines identified by American Dream.
• Complete all required Ride Mastery Sign-off (RMS) requirements, achieving qualification and sign-off ability for each individual ride. Train new technicians at qualified rides to perform work.
• Maintain assigned tools, returning all tooling and equipment as received.
• Lead by example, providing a positive atmosphere for guests and team members alike.
• Work as a team to bring Nickelodeon Universe to life.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of mechanical and electrical experience OR completion of a certified technical program and 1+ years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• NAARSO or AIMS certification (or must obtain within 2 years of employment)
• Practical knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, pneumatics, fabricating, mechanical, hydraulics, welding, machining, and electronics.
• Required: Practical understanding and safe usage of mechanical tools.
• Preferred: Practical understanding and safe usage of electrical diagnosis tools.
• Proficient oral and written communication required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform repetitive motion- infrequently 10% of time
• Stand and move- frequently 90% of time
• Reach at, above or below shoulder level- frequently 75% of time.
• Kneel and bend- frequently 50% of time
• Stoop/squat- occasionally 20% of time
• Lift/carry between 10-75 lbs occasionally 25% of time
• Able to work at heights between 10-85 ft infrequently 20 % of time
• Able to walk stairs at heights between 10 to 100+ feet- Infrequently, 10% of time

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.