Ride Technician

Entertainment Places; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Park Tickets

Park Discounts

Health Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

Sesame Place is seeking a dedicated ride maintenance ambassador to ensure all rides are safe and ready for guests and team members. You will conduct daily inspections, perform preventative maintenance, and assist in troubleshooting a range of equipment while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires physical ability, teamwork, and a willingness to work varied hours including weekends and holidays. Join an iconic theme park known for joy and lasting memories.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a park driver’s license.
• Ability to provide and use basic hand tools.
• Must pass ride competency tests and obtain certification.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily ride inspections.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and scheduled services.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Provide excellent service to guests and team members.
• Maintain safe work habits and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Hand tools

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!What you get to do:You’ll be responsible for performing all general maintenance of rides in order to provide a safe environment for guests and team members alike. We’re looking to you to make sure our rides are good to go! You will:Conduct daily ride inspectionsPerform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicesProvide support in troubleshooting problems with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipmentProvide excellent service to guests and team membersConsistently practice safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situationsWhat it takes to succeed:Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver’s license and ability to obtain a park driver’s licenseAbility to provide and use basic hand toolsAbility to pass all ride competency tests and obtain certificationMust be able to frequently lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 poundsExcellent communication skills and basic math abilitiesAbility to walk uphill and work on heights above 150 feetAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weatherFlexibility in working varied hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidaysThe perks of the position:Paid Time OffComplimentary Park Tickets and PassesPark Discounts on Food and MerchandiseMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K Retirement planVoluntary InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementDependent and Health Care Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal Assistance PlanEEO Employer:SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.