Ride Electrician

Santa Clara, California

• Maintenance/Trades

• 33819

• Full-time, year-round

• Mid to Senior Level

• Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

• Level 1: $39 - $43 / hr
• Level 2: $44 - $50 / hr
• Level 3: $50 - $55 / hr

• Ensures the proper electrical maintenance and safe operating condition of all park rides.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC.
• Installs electrical conduit and wiring; cleans electrical equipment and components; maintains controls and motors on rides; maintains ride lighting; maintains ride solid state drives.
• Modifies electrical/electronic systems as needed to ensure ride safety and efficiency.
• Reviews technical documents, blueprints, schematics, catalogs, etc., as needed to support ride maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation work.
• Prepares and/or maintains inspection sheets, daily work records, downtime records, modification forms, various other reports, records, logs, etc.
• Performs all work in accordance with department policies and procedures, regulations, plans and specifications, and standards of quality and safety.
• Refers to policies and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals, technical manuals and diagrams, ride manuals, vendor catalogs, etc.
• Orders and assists in maintaining inventory of supplies, parts and materials.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and proper working condition; maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience as an electrician, including 2 years working in a similar industrial or commercial environment.
• Must meet state certifications and/or licensing.
• Capable of performing most complex inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, methods, practices, terminology, tools, and materials used in electrical maintenance. Excellent skills in working with blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 250ft.
• Highly skilled at working on electrical components of park rides. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Electrical field education or 2-year Certificate preferred. Training in Electrical/industrial engineering and demonstrated expertise in drafting software such as Vector works or Auto CAD.

• 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
• Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental & vision coverage
• 401K match
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more!