Ride Technician- Mechanic (Part-Time)

SeaWorld Entertainment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading entertainment company as a Ride Technician, where your mechanical expertise will ensure thrilling and safe experiences for guests. In this role, you will inspect, diagnose, and repair rides, while maintaining high safety standards and providing exceptional service. You'll enjoy a flexible work schedule and the excitement of working in a vibrant park environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world. If you're passionate about maintenance and enjoy working in a fun atmosphere, this is the perfect job for you!

Benefits

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair all park rides to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain documentation and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school

Tools

Professional quality tool set

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Are you someone who never wants the fun to stop? Thanks to you, it doesn’t have to! You can keep things rolling – and swinging and climbing and plunging – as a Ride Technician at one of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment’s theme parks.

What you get to do:

As a Ride Technician, you’ll provide a high level of technical, electrical, and mechanical expertise in order to ensure our guests enjoy a thrilling, breathtaking – and safe experience. You will:

1. Inspect, diagnose and repair all park rides, including water craft, slides, nets, and moving walks.
2. Uphold all department safety standards, including test riding and inspections.
3. Complete all required documentation.
4. Communicate any ride related questions/concerns to leadership.
5. Maintain proficiency in all manufacturing manuals for each ride.
6. Perform daily cleaning and maintenance duties, including care of tools.
7. Provide exceptional service to guests and team members.

What it takes to succeed:

1. High school diploma, trade school or equivalent required.
2. A minimum of one year verifiable industrial maintenance experience, automotive or military.
3. Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and conveyor systems.
4. Possesses a valid driver’s license and can adhere to company driving guidelines.
5. Good written communication skills required to complete maintenance documentation.
6. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
8. Proven team player.
9. Possess professional quality tool set.
10. Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs. on a frequent basis.
11. Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout work shift.
12. Able to work on high steel or wood structures.
13. Able to wear a full body harness.
14. Able to be respirator trained.
15. Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
16. Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis; stand, walk, climb, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp and fine manipulation tasks.
17. Perform all cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals.
18. Promote and ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and fellow ambassadors.
19. Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation:

$24.00 hourly

The perks of the position:

• FREE park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.

EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.