Area Ride and Show Technician, Walt Disney

Area Ride and Show Technician, Walt Disney World

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through applying and developing innovative technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Area Ride and Show Technician is more than just a modern day electronic technician. They respond to power outages, work with the newest in animation and electronic technology and resolve trouble tickets within a theme park setting. In this role you're expected to have a solid knowledge of various electrical and electronic devices, along with troubleshooting equipment. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems
• Respond to trouble tickets at a park or attraction
• Perform startup and shutdown procedures that may require sequencing of equipment
• Perform maintenance or set up a variable frequency drive (variable speed motor controller)
• Perform routine maintenance on animation, lighting, audio and video equipment
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electrical field
• Experience with power distribution systems up to 600 volts
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, motor controls, motor repair, VFD, solid state systems, lighting, lighting controls, hydraulic and pneumatic control circuits
• Experience with PLCs and relay logic
• An understanding of audio systems, television and/or radio repair
• Read blueprints and schematics
• The ability to perform fault isolation and repair failed systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

• Journeyman license
• Experience working on/across high‑efficiency equipment (i.e., lasers, xenon lamps)
• Experience with animation diagnosis and repair
• Troubleshoot and repair ride‑control systems
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment
• Troubleshooting and repairing RF circuits, power supplies, computer‑circuit cards
• Understands fiber optic network principles
• Knowledge of high and low voltage with an understanding of the National Electric Code

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $33.40 per hour.

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