Adventureland Park - Aquatics Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance
Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose:
Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of attractions and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing attractions, adjusting controls, diagnoses issues, ensuring water quality, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur.
This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.
We are currently looking for a:Adventure land Park - Aquatics Maintenance Technician
Roles & Responsibilities :Job
Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct daily pre-opening inspections ofwaterslides and pools to ensure there are no safety or performance issues.
Ensures that all pools are chemically balanced for operation according to codes and
standards set by state and local Health Department and park management
Ability torespond to trouble calls,diagnose,and correct mechanical issues.
Maintain the property in a clean, presentable, and safe manner.
Perform repairs and service as directed by the manufacturers’requirements and specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, HVAC Cleaning, door/ lock repair, plumbing, cleaning, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, electrical repairs, and various other issues that arise
Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
Utilize the proper PPE, depending on the nature of the job.
Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner
Complete repair work ordersin a timely manner.
Keep maintenance and Parkleadershipfully informed ofcurrent issues.
All other duties assigned by leadership
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent;
Equivalent work experience will also be considered2+yearspreviouswork experience in maintenance or mechanicshighlydesired.
1-2yearspreviousworkexperience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics-related facility is preferred
Working knowledge with water chemistry, pumps, and motorshighly desired
Language:
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English;
Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Must be atleast 18 years of age tocomply with
Iowa Child Labor LawsAbility to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close
Mustpossessstrong mechanical aptitude and ability toutilizea variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
Mustpossessa general practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and carpentry; knowledge of pumps and motors a plus
Ability to read andcomprehendride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
Familiarity and experience with fiberglass and other water slide structures a plus
Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to Aquatics attractions
Must provide own tools including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to24mm.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat forlong…
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