Dutch Wonderland Inn Maintenance

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Perform general facility-wide maintenance and related work on roofing, exterior and interior buildings and structures, restrooms, food building and pump rooms 

• Lead and assist with daily carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical projects 

• Perform daily inspection and testing of amusement park rides, water rides, and all other attractions, signing off on its safety & completion 

• Troubleshoot, test, service, and repair amusement rides including, but not limited to, the removal, reinstallation, and replacement of amusement ride parts 

• Provide general upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and physical structures found within the park. 

• Provide general maintenance, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs 

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair broken equipment and attractions with minimal supervision 

• Develop an understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Circuits to assist with maintaining continuous ride operation 

• Perform water quality duties within Aquatics areas of the park 

• Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, scissor lift, and more 

• Operate Park motor vehicles on-and-off site 

• Perform landscaping duties including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning and planting, whenever assigned 

• Assist in the training of how to accurately operate the ride, possibly offering ride coverage for bathroom and meal breaks during peak season 

• Always adhere to all safety policies and procedures 

• Properly document work performed along with time and materials used per park policies and procedures 

• Report any maintenance, mechanical or structural issues to Maintenance and Park leadership in a timely and complete manner 

• All other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership 

Education and Experience: 

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

• Trade school training or other technical certification is a plus 

• 1+ year of previous maintenance or construction work experience desired 

• A background in a related trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting or landscaping is preferred but not required 

• 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 PA 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, including landscaping equipment 

• General working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing and carpentry preferred 

• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings 

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 50 feet