Adventureland Park - Rides Maintenance Technician

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose:
Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®
. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Rides Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of equipment and facilities of a designated set of amusement rides or devices. Maintenance completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnosing issues, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.
We are currently looking for a:

Adventureland Park - Rides Maintenance Technician
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of attractions and property.
• Ability to diagnose and correct mechanical issues.
• Respond to trouble calls with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain the property in a clean, presentable, and safe manner.
• Perform repairs and service as directed by the manufacturers ’
• requirements and specifications.
• Perform 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
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Utilize the proper PPE, depending on the nature of the job.
• Maintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner

Complete repair work orders

• in a timely manner .
• Keep the maintenance and park leaders fully informed of any corrective issues needed.
• All other duties assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered

1-2 years

• previous
• work experience in maintenance or mechanics
• highly
• desired.

Previous

• work experience performing maintenance on
• roller coasters,
• amusement rides ,
• or
• other
• attractions
• desired
• but not
• required

Language

Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements

Must be at

• least 18 years
• of age to
• comply with

Iowa

Child Labor Laws

Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close

Must

• possess
• a valid driver’s license and
• a good driving
• record

Must

• possess
• strong mechanical aptitude and ability to
• utilize
• a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner

Must

• possess
• proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and small combustion engine repair
• Ability to tear down and correctly reassemble machines,
• equipment
• or devices

Ability to read and

• comprehend
• ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and
• technical drawings
• Familiarity and experience with theme park ride mechanics a plus
• Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to theme park attractions
• Must provide own tools including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pry bars, punches, wrenches, standard socket set up to 1 inch, and metric socket set up to

24mm

.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, climb, or squat for
• long periods
• of time
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects
• weighing 75
• pounds or more
• Ability to work in all
• non -conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts

Ability to c

onsistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools

Ability to see differences between colors and brightness

Ability to see

details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to

• the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice,
• and other weather conditions
• Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorized
• equipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases
• Subject to bloodborne pathogens; Proper PPE is
• required
• in these situations.
• Subject to working at significant heights greater than 100 feet

Team member benefits

Team member benefits

Working at Adventureland Resort is about making people happy!

It’s

• about being independent and having fun, making new
• friends
• and earning extra money while doing so. As
• a

Adventureland Resort employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Palace Perks & Benefits

Flexible schedule

• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

We’ve

got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second

job

or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland Resort. Apply today!

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!