Technical Services - Ride & Show ; Mechanical & Industrial Electronics​/Electrical

Universal Kid’s Resort is designed to spark the imagination of children with a truly unique experience compared to existing destinations. With a park designed to ignite the art of play and a 300‑room family hotel to provide continued excitement for the children and relaxation for the adults, you could find yourself working in a variety of environments.

Located in Frisco, TX, this new project aims to inspire wonder in visitors of all ages. The primary focus is on families with young children, creating a distinctive working environment that includes varied climate conditions, long periods of standing, and noisy surroundings. Working hours are unique, covering weekends, holidays, evenings, and occasional shifts. This position offers company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Responsible for attraction recovery, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of Universal Kids Resort attractions, show, and water play areas. Troubleshoot all ride and show mechanical aspects and systems following OEM specifications and requirements. Assist with repair of animation, special effects, and water elements.

• Respond to and assist in the recovery and repair of attractions, show effects, and water play areas. Troubleshoot down to failed components using schematics, leak‑detection equipment, vibration analysis, and other specialized tools.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance as prescribed by OEM or engineering teams, including changing time‑limited parts, calibrating equipment, and cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining equipment. Disassemble and repair mechanical components during annual inspections on ride vehicles and verify all quality‑control and NDT requirements are met before reassembly.
• Complete inspections and create necessary work orders for discrepancies. Follow correct chain of command to notify Ride & Show Management when necessary.
• Repair equipment due to safety, reliability, or show‑quality issues identified during preventative maintenance, daily inspections, or downtimes to improve ride reliability and show quality. Perform modifications per engineering team and OEM specifications.
• Enter follow‑up work orders for all discrepancies and document all findings and work performed. Report labor in Maximo for all work performed. Demonstrate ability to acquire skills in additional disciplines to support a broader range of operational and project needs.
• Complete PQS qualification across UKR’s attractions, shows, and water play areas. Train new technicians in venue‑specific PM work orders, recovery procedures, and processes. Assist with seasonal weather‑condition sustainment initiatives as directed.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following UDX policy, procedures, training, and team‑member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be willing to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to support seasonal maintenance initiatives.
• Training is required and will be provided prior to performing the inspections.

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

• High School Diploma or GED is required;
  Associate’s or Technical degree in a related field is preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in troubleshooting and repair of electro‑mechanical systems, hydraulic, and mechanical systems either in the theme‑park industry or other industrial industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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