Lake Compounce - Rides Maintenance Technician

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 Rides Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of equipment and facilities of a designated set of amusement rides or devices. Maintenance completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnosing issues, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

We are currently looking for a:

Lake Compounce - Full-time Rides Maintenance Technician

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Rides Maintenance Technician is responsible forthe modification, repair, and refurbishment of equipment and facilities of a designated set of amusement rides or devices. Maintenance completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnosing issues, and repairingsystem malfunctionsas they occur.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

Compensation for this role starts at $25/hour.

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of attractions and property.

• Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical issues.

• Respond to trouble calls with a sense of urgency.

• 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 the maintenance and park leaders fully informed of any corrective issues needed.

• All other duties assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent;
  Equivalent work experience will also be considered

• 1-2 yearspreviouswork experience in maintenance or mechanicshighlydesired.

• Previous work experience performing maintenance onroller coasters,amusement rides,orotherattractionsdesiredbut nostrequired

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English;
Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age tocomply with Connecticut Child Labor Laws

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close

• Mustpossessa valid driver’s license anda good driving record

• Mustpossessstrong mechanical…