Ride Maintenance Technician

The Ride Maintenance Technician performs inspections and routine maintenance on various assigned low velocity amusement rides and attractions as well as assisting in-house Journeyman Millwrights and Apprentices with minor repairs and general ride maintenance through specific training and skill development mentorship. Climbing and working safely at height is an essential part of this job as well as the desire to work in a family friendly, safety focused environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and other required and documented inspections of low velocity amusement rides and related equipment as assigned. Inspections are visual as well as auditory.
• Maintaining orderly and accurate records of all required inspections and submitting required paperwork to Journeyman Millwrights and Supervision in a timely manner.
• Assisting with weekly inventory counts and daily greasing of amusement rides.
• Communicating the status of assigned rides verbally and in written format.
• Maintaining all assigned equipment in a safe and ready condition according to all applicable codes, laws, rules, company policies, and best practices.
• Working safely and efficiently on all assigned tasks and coordinating with other as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Reading, understanding, and applying information from manufacturer's manuals and blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic) for service, repair and or component replacement.
• Providing guest service according to Galaxyland standards including initiating guest interactions, general customer service and maintaining a pleasant and friendly demeanor.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in all assigned work areas and performing all duties in compliance with Galaxyland Safety guidelines and reporting any unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and the desire to learn new ride and equipment specifications with the proven ability to adhere to established guidelines and protocols.
• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an industrial, amusement, or a related setting and/or with related equipment or machinery is a strong asset.
• A desire to work and learn specific skills in a unique customer service based attraction environment while contributing to the safety and positive working culture of the team.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as gear ratios, torque, proper use of common hand tools, common mechanical nomenclature, etc. is an asset.
• Familiarity with common types of bearings, bushings, couplers, shafting and similar power transmission components is an asset.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced safety-sensitive environment, including while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 100 feet above ground.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a full-time, hourly position ($21.00 per hour) that requires flexible availability including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Must be able to work at heights and obtain and maintain required in-house provided safety certifications.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.