Adventureland Park - Ride Controls Technician

Herschend•Altoona, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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 49 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 Ride Controls Technician provides support to all maintenance and construction leadership to ensure a successful park operation. This position is guest-facing and has consistent interaction with all Hosts to complete tasks in a timely manner. We are currently looking for a: Adventureland Park - Ride Controls Technician Roles & Responsibilities: P erform ex p ert ele c t ri cal maintenance for all rid e s, attraction, food stand, stages, and CCTV throughout the entire facility Res p ond to ele c t ri cal-related issues in a timely manner ; troubleshoot and re p air any ele c t ri cal p roblems in a safe and effective manner Ensure com p liance with federal, state, local, and com p any p olicies and regulations, including those established by OSHA, etc. Develo p strong p ractical knowledge and skills in the areas of ele c t ri cal/ ele c t ronic maintenance and re p air , including P LC’s, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors Maintain ele c t ri cal services to p ar k buildings and other structu res Conduct p eriodic ins p ections of ele c t ri cal services to p roactively identify issues P ar tici p ate in the setu p of s p ecial p ar k events ( e.g. holiday lights, concerts, etc ) Res earch new trend s and advances in ele c t ri cal p roducts to hel p remain current with emerging technologies P rom p tly notify maintenance and/or p ar k leadershi p of any escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards Maintain all storage areas, sho p s, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner Safely o p erate com p any owned trucks, forklifts, and other equi p ment Safely and effectively utilize standard ele c t ri cal maintenance equi p ment and hand tools, vehicles, hydraulic benders, ladders and scaffolding, ele c t ri cal testing equi p ment, welding equi p ment, torches, p ar k rid e s, t ele p hone, hand-held two-way radio, and manlift/forklift P erform routin e administrative tasks for the Maintenance de p ar tment , including ordering materials Assist all other Maintenance and trades Host s with com p leting maintenance p rojects All other duties and p rojects assigned by Maintenance or P ar k leadershi p

Requirements

High School di p loma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age to com p ly with Iowa Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, o p en to close
Must have reliable trans p ortation to and from work for your scheduled shift
Must p ossess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Must be safety conscious and adhere to all safety p rotocols, including the p ro p er use of P ersonal P rotective Equi p ment ( P P E) when .
Ability to interact with other Host s, guests, contractors, and su p p liers in a p ositive, p rofessional manner
Ability to troubleshoot issues clearly, calmly, accurately, and safely, while in the p res ence of guests and fellow Host s
Ability to read and com p rehend rid e maintenance manuals, blue p rints, schematics, and technical drawings
Must p ossess a g eneral understanding of standard maintenance p ractices and p rocedu res for ele c t ri cal, car p entry, and p lumbing trades
Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as p ar t of a team as well as inde p endently
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended p eriods of time during the day
Ability to frequently stoo p , twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
Ability to carry, p ush, p ull, lift, and hold objects weighi ng 100 p ounds or more
Ability to work in awkward p ositions which can cause p hysical discomfort and strain
Ability to work in all non-conventional areas of the p ro p erty, including in confined s p aces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts
Ability to consistently use hands to gras p , 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
Frequent interaction with all outdoor and indoor areas of the p ar k
Frequent ex p osure to the variable outside tem p eratu res , including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
Frequent ex p osure to ele c t ri cal currents and high voltage ele c t ri city
Subject to working at significant heights, reaching over 100 feet above ground level
Subject to constant re p etitive motion, very high noise levels, vibrations, machinery, motorized equi p ment, and vehicles
Subject to the handling of and ex p osure to dust, dirt, grease, oils, chemicals, detergents, and cleaners

Nice To Haves

3 + years of college, trade school, or technical degree p referred highly desired ; Equivalent work ex p erience will also be considered
5+ years of p revious work ex p erience in ele c t ri cal maintenance or as an ele c t ri cian
3+ years of control / P LC ex p erience, p referred
3+ years of p ower distribution, p referred
Ability to read, write, and s p eak fluent English; S p anish or other bilingual language skills are a p lus.

Responsibilities

P erform ex p ert ele c t ri cal maintenance for all rid e s, attraction, food stand, stages, and CCTV throughout the entire facility
Res p ond to ele c t ri cal-related issues in a timely manner
troubleshoot and re p air any ele c t ri cal p roblems in a safe and effective manner
Ensure com p liance with federal, state, local, and com p any p olicies and regulations, including those established by OSHA, etc.
Develo p strong p ractical knowledge and skills in the areas of ele c t ri cal/ ele c t ronic maintenance and re p air , including P LC’s, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors
Maintain ele c t ri cal services to p ar k buildings and other structu res
Conduct p eriodic ins p ections of ele c t ri cal services to p roactively identify issues
P ar tici p ate in the setu p of s p ecial p ar k events ( e.g. holiday lights, concerts, etc )
Res earch new trend s and advances in ele c t ri cal p roducts to hel p remain current with emerging technologies
P rom p tly notify maintenance and/or p ar k leadershi p of any escalated maintenance issues or safety hazards
Maintain all storage areas, sho p s, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner
Safely o p erate com p any owned trucks, forklifts, and other equi p ment
Safely and effectively utilize standard ele c t ri cal maintenance equi p ment and hand tools, vehicles, hydraulic benders, ladders and scaffolding, ele c t ri cal testing equi p ment, welding equi p ment, torches, p ar k rid e s, t ele p hone, hand-held two-way radio, and manlift/forklift
P erform routin e administrative tasks for the Maintenance de p ar tment , including ordering materials
Assist all other Maintenance and trades Host s with com p leting maintenance p rojects
All other duties and p rojects assigned by Maintenance or P ar k leadershi p