Story Land - Maintenance Technician

Castlepark; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading leisure park operator, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of amusement rides. This seasonal position offers hands-on experience with daily inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, requiring a strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Enjoy the thrill of working in a vibrant environment while receiving fantastic employee benefits, including discounts and free passes. If you are passionate about maintenance and enjoy working in a fun-filled atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

50% off food

35% off retail

Free season pass

Friends and family day passes

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required and ability to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of amusement park rides.
• Troubleshoot and repair amusement rides with minimal supervision.
• Conduct general maintenance including plumbing and electrical repairs.

Skills

Electrical Circuit Understanding

Hydraulic Circuit Understanding

Pneumatic Circuit Understanding

Heavy Equipment Operation

General Maintenance Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor Lifts

Excavators

Job description

Story Land - Maintenance Technician

Apply at: Story Land, 850 NH Route 16, Glen, NH 03838, United States of America

Posted: 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR104986

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels, and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland, and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks, and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia.

This position is responsible for performing hands-on daily inspections and maintenance, as well as the repair, removal, reinstallation, or replacement of park rides, buildings, and equipment on Story Land property.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily inspection of amusement park rides, signing off on its safety & completion.
• Troubleshoot, test, service, and repair amusement rides including, but not limited to the removal, reinstallation, and replacement of amusement ride parts.
• General maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Circuits.
• Comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams and follow the manufacturers' guidelines.
• Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, scissor lift, reach forks, excavators, and more.
• Assist in the training of how to accurately operate the ride, possibly offering ride coverage for bathroom and meal breaks during peak season.
• Snow and Ice removal may be required during winter months.

Requirements:

• 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Able to climb and work at heights in excess of 50 feet in hot or cold weather.
• Capable of lifting 75 lbs and bending/squatting frequently, and working in confined spaces.

Team Member Benefits:

• This position is seasonal.
• Receive employee discount: 50% off food, 35% off retail, free season pass to Story Land and Living Shores Aquarium valid during length of employment.
• Receive friends and family day passes.

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