Waterpark Mechanic, Full Time

$28 / Hour

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Position Level:  Mid-Level

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs

This Full Time with Benefits position performs inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Perform water tests and maintain proper water quality. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job.

 Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time employee events and gatherings

The schedule for this position from May 15th until September 15th is as follows(subject to change due to business needs): 

Monday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm

Friday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm

Saturday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm

Sunday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Off-season hours are Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

• Maintain water quality in pools, ponds and fountains.
• Backwash filters, clean pump screens and baskets, monitor water quality and perform water tests.
• Perform daily inspections and repairs on attractions.
• Able to dig up water lines for repairs as needed as well as pool repairs as needed.
• Caulking of pools and slides as needed.
• Maintain inventory of equipment

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required inspections of amusement rides and related equipment as assigned; taking corrective actions as issues are identified. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspects, repairs and tests amusement rides and related equipment. This may include repair or replacement of major components such as gears, chains, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, hoses, brakes, clutches, wheels, bearings, gearboxes, springs, or a wide variety of other mechanical devices.
• Trouble shoots a variety of mechanical, pneumatic systems and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Properly follows all repair procedures and maintains accurate documentation of all repairs. Maintains orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and work performed and submits required paperwork to supervision in a timely manner.
• Communicates the status of assigned rides both verbally and in written format.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices. Works safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks, coordinates with others as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Reads, understands and applies information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement.  Accurately reads blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic).
• Notify maintenance of equipment problems, building repairs, etc. necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Use soldering, hand, and power tools to perform tasks and repairs.
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Entertainment Company Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years previous experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial or amusement park setting.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc.
• Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the fundamental principles of pneumatic systems.

• CPO certification after 1 year.
• Pesticides license within the first year.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 200 feet above ground.