Waterpark Maintenance Technician

Galveston Waterpark LLC; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston Waterpark LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform inspections and maintenance of park attractions, ensuring safe, ready conditions and compliance with codes. You will read manuals and blueprints, document repairs, and communicate status to supervision while coordinating with staff and guests.

The role requires 2–4 years of mechanical maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and licenses as applicable; welding certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; related vocational training preferred.
• Licenses: State-specific ride work permissions; valid driver’s license; welding certification preferred.
• Experience: Typically 2–4 years of mechanical maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, annual inspections of amusement rides and related equipment; take corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems; apply corrective actions.
• Follow repair procedures and maintain detailed documentation of repairs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing inspections on attractions, general maintenance around the park.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment, taking corrective actions as issues are identified. Inspections are both visual and auditory.


• Troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, taking appropriate corrective actions.


• Follow all repair procedures accurately and maintain detailed documentation of all repairs.


• Maintain orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed, submitting required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.


• Communicate the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.


• Ensure all assigned equipment is maintained in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices.


• Read, understand, and apply information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair, and component replacement. Accurately read blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) and complete proper documentation as required.


• Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals, including immediate supervisors, other park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, and inspectors.

Provide guest service according to Galveston Waterpark standards, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned work areas, complying with safety guidelines and requirements, and report all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.


• Meet scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Solid knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Proficient in developing and reading one-line diagrams and technical documents. Proficient at maintaining specific rides and attractions. Good judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Related vocational training preferred.


• License or Certification: Must meet location-specific requirements to work on specific rides and attractions. Must meet state or provincial certifications and/or licensing within 1 year if applicable in state. Valid driver's license. Welding certification preferred.


• Experience: Typically requires 2-4 years of mechanical maintenance experience.


• Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.