Job Details
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
The Rides Maintenance Mechanic Team Member provides support to the Director of Maintenance to ensure a successful operation. This position is safety focused and has consistent interaction with other maintenance team members in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
We are currently looking for a
Adventureland Park - Rides Maintenance (FT)
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles and Responsibilities
- Performs preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, HVAC Cleaning, door/ lock repair, plumbing, cleaning, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, electrical repairs, and various other issues that arise
- Uses common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
- Cleans and assists in the upkeep of facilities
- Conducts routine inspections of premises and equipment
- Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them
- Replaces defective parts when necessary
- Promptly responds to reports of problems and concerns
- Assists all guests in a courteous manner
- Assists in maintaining the pools, spa, and general area of the property according to local codes
- Maintains the grounds in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive manner
- Performs repairs following established safety standards and wearing necessary safety equipment
- Keeps Projects and Construction Director fully informed of all problems for timely and corrective action
- Aids all other team members
- Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner
- Additional duties as assigned by Projects and Construction Director or General Manager
- Safely operates company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
Skills
- Prior maintenance or mechanical experience is required
- Must possess a proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and small combustion engine repair
- Knowledge of common power and hand tools
- Ability to perform task-oriented repetitive functions consistently, on-time, and error free
- Ability to take apart machines, equipment or devices
- Ability to follow instructions
- Demonstrate a team player attitude
- Ability to troubleshoot clearly, calmly, and safely in the presence of guests and fellow team members
- Must possess a valid driver's license or have reliable transportation
- Must provide own tools including but not limited to screw drivers, hammer, pry bar, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to 24mm
- Follow instructions of daily projects and procedures
- Must be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays during peak season
Other
- Constant repetitive motion
- Continually able to lift, push, pull and carry up to a 75 lbs. and on occasion more than 75 lbs.
- Constantly be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Frequent kneeling, bending, twisting motions
- Often squatting and crouching
- Consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
- See differences between colors and brightness
- See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals* Able to tolerate heat, humidity, cold, wind, rain and other weather conditions* Work in all areas of the property including working outside* Subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reprioritize activities* Subject to working on scaffolds, ladders and manlifts up to 250 ft in height* Subject to the handling of and exposure to grease, oils, chemicals, detergents and cleaners* Subject to exposure to bloodborne pathogens* Regularly work with motorized equipment, vehicles and machinery* Consistent communication with other departments
Team member benefits
Why Palace Entertainment?
We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Palace Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
- 401k Savings and Investment plan
- Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US
- A generous paid time off program
When you join Palace Entertainment, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.
If you're ready to join our amazing team, please apply by clicking on the link above. You may also visit our website at www.palaceentertainment.com --> Job Opportunities to see if you're a fit for our other open positions.
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!