Adventureland Park - Rides Maintenance Technician

• 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 consistently 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:   

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!