Maintenance Team Member; Technician

Description

Our Ride Mechanics are a big reason why the Fun never ends in our parks. If you’ve got the knowledge and skill to keep our rides in peak working order – get on board! Become a Ride Mechanic with Fun Spot America.

A Ride Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of all equipment to ensure a safe operation. This position will focus on repair, construction, troubleshooting park rides, and help to establish preventive maintenance and inspection programs that maximize uptime and minimize cost.

We at Fun Spot America Theme Parks will continually strive to maintain the highest levels of safe, clean, family fun for the most important people on earth, our guests. We operate our values based on the golden rule of treating others the same way that we ourselves want to be treated.

At Fun Spot America Theme Parks, we hold our team members to the highest standards, expecting them to embody the seven principles of Love Works:

Patient – Kind – Trusting – Unselfish – Truthful – Forgiving – Dedicated

Department:
Maintenance

Reports to:

Maintenance Director

Pay Range: $18 - $24

Location:

Orlando/Kissimmee/Atlanta

Availability requirements:
Full availability

Work Status:
Full-time over 30-hours per week

• Maintain the highest standards of safety on all attractions and rides.
• Perform daily safety checks on park attractions and rides with a strong attention to detail
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on rides, equipment, and facilities ensuring complete compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications and Park standards.
• Diagnose and repair miscellaneous items around the park.
• Responding to all maintenance-related radio calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Install new and/or repair wood features and structures across the park.
• Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Possess mechanical knowledge of the rides in the park.
• Efficiently handle multiple work orders.
• Assist in installation and dismantling rides and attractions.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist in ride evacuations.
• Keep all records and documentation updated daily, accessible, and organized.
• Use specialty skills to address any plumbing, electrical, welding, HVAC, or other concerns in the park.
• Maintain OSHA safety Standards, ride manufacturers, and Safety policies and procedures of Fun Spot.
• Notify Director of Maintenance of any safety concerns or ideas.
• Provide excellent service to guests and team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the area.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.
• Complete any other duties to assist with the operation of the park.

• 2 years of verifiable experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement setting.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
• Ability to complete and pass training and competency tests for each ride.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all guests, co-workers, and management.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work independently and have a positive attitude.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout the entire work shift and climbing/ascending heights, if needed.
• Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and chemicals.
• Compliance with Fun Spot America Theme Park’s drug-free workplace policy, including consent to pre-employment drug testing and adherence to federal, state, and local laws regarding drug and alcohol use.
• Successfully undergo a comprehensive background check and motor vehicle check when applicable.

The Maintenance Technician Apprentice role at Fun Spot involves various physical tasks and responsibilities. Therefore, candidates must meet the following physical requirements to ensure they can perform the job safely and effectively:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing ladders, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.

• Proficient…