Theme Park Technician / Ride Maintenance
- Employer
- Fun Spot Action Park
- Location
- Fun Spot America I-Drive and 1-92 by Old Town
- Salary
- $18.00 and higher based on experience plus bonuses
- Posted
- Feb 17, 2015
- Closes
- Apr 18, 2015
- Industry
- Hospitality, Professional
- Category
- Technician / Mechanic, Theme Park
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Fun Spot America is as exhilarating to work in as it is to visit. With over 40 awesome rides and attractions at our parks in Orlando and Kissimmee, there’s plenty to keep maintenance technicians busy. And if you want to be at the heart of the action, one of these roles could be right for you.
About the role
Inspect all coaster electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and structural systems on a daily basis.
Climb on roller coaster track and structure to complete maintenance work.Climb stairs and structure to extreme heights to perform weekly and monthly inspections of the trains and complete structural welding as needed.
Troubleshoot & repair electrical AC/DC circuits.
Small engine repair and diagnosing - general mechanics is required.
Use of forklift, man lift, other equipment.
With other duties as needed.
Sometimes the work requires the use of ladders and lifts and the physical requirements can be heavy. Frequent lifts or pulls up to 50 lbs are normal and the physical requirements are stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, handling and fingering. Some work will need to be completed in an awkward physical position.
Maintenance employees often work under pressure to ensure the rides are operating and safe to minimize inconvenience to our guests. While doing so, the maintenance employee can not sacrifice high standards of workmanship to speed up a job.
Required to have own hand tools
Required to have transportation to and from work
Hrs of work are 5 days a week, weekends and some nights
Be self-motivated self-starter
This is a full time post which involves a working week of 40 hours based on a departmental shift pattern and this also includes working early mornings, some nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
What are some of the benefits that Fun Spot America has to offer?
Admission discounts to the Fun Spot America Theme Parks
Summer Bonus
Christmas Bonus
Performance evaluations and raises twice a year.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Fun, Friendly, Family atmosphere!
Full time employees may be eligible for all of the above AND:
Medical Benefits
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Time