Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is America's Largest Waterpark Resort! The Wilderness provides a fun, safe, and memorable experience to not only our guests but our employees as well! We are a family-owned resort that takes pride in ensuring guest satisfaction as well as treating our employees like family. We strive for excellence within our resort and hope to create a long-lasting positive influence on the employees that join on our team.
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The Wilderness Resort is seeking hardworking, dependable, enthusiastic, customer service driven individuals to join our fast-paced team! Employees have access to great benefits, amenity usage, and so much more!
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The Attractions Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the installation, inspection, and repair of various attractions and arcade equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable guest experience. This role involves maintaining operational standards, adhering to safety regulations, and assisting guests as needed. The technician supports a wide range of indoor and outdoor entertainment offerings, contributing to the smooth operation of all attractions and arcade areas.
This is a full-time position with day, night and weekend availability.Â
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Open and inspect Take Flight attraction daily, ensuring operational readiness and guest safety.
- Complete all required Take Flight checklists on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
- Personally conduct or oversee equipment inspections as mandated by manufacturers, government agencies, and company policies, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and guests in a variety of contexts including training, coaching, customer service, purchasing, and team motivation.
- Respond promptly and calmly in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Foster a positive work environment, supporting team morale and consistent performance.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including timely reporting of violations or injuries.
- Diagnose and repair equipment issues to meet or exceed targeted uptime metrics.
- Refurbish attractions and games in accordance with manufacturer specifications and ensure all inspections and licensing deadlines are met in compliance with state regulations.
- Perform installations and rehabilitations of arcade equipment to ensure optimal function and presentation.
- Monitor and adjust arcade game payouts; ensure all meters and related systems are functional.
- Maintain cleanliness of arcades, attractions, and surrounding areas, including quarterly deep cleaning of all arcade machines.
- Delegate daily tasks and manage special projects effectively with staff.
- Conduct and document daily inspections of all arcade games.
- Ensure maintenance records, inspection forms, and preventative maintenance checklists are properly archived and communicated to the Attractions Maintenance Manager.
- Complete daily, monthly, and semi-annual inspections for both indoor and outdoor go-karts.
- Maintain and inspect the ropes course, including painting, installing new elements, and ensuring structural integrity.
- Perform and document all required monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections for the ropes course and Clip ‘n Climb walls.
- Oversee maintenance of Timberland attraction, including inventory management of replacement elements and supplies.
- Troubleshoot and repair arcade game issues, including wiring, soldering, and resolving computer and mechanical problems.
- Coordinate with vendors for technical support, parts, and resolution of escalated issues.
- Relocate arcade machines as necessary to accommodate floor plan changes or maintenance needs.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections of all arcade equipment to ensure consistent operation and compliance.
- Perform general maintenance of the Lost Cabin Laser Tag arena; ensuring all vests and equipment remain fully operational.
- Maintain adequate inventory of laser tag parts and supplies.
- Oversee maintenance of Wild Abyss Mini Golf, including pump systems, filters, tank cleanliness, wall condition, black light functionality, rock painting, and addressing any other facility-related issues.
- Conduct monthly inspections and general maintenance of the Indoor Go-Kart track and vehicles; review and maintain maintenance binders for accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct monthly inspections and general maintenance of the Outdoor Go-Kart track and vehicles, including monthly oil changes; maintain and audit maintenance records.
- Provide maintenance support for the Zip-Line and Take Flight attractions as needed or directed by Attractions Management.
- Support the repair, preventative maintenance, and aesthetic upkeep of Aquavia Lumina, ensuring the attraction remains in top operational and visual condition.
- Remain available via radio and/or cell phone during working hours to respond promptly to maintenance needs or emergencies.
- Assist in departmental and resort-wide initiatives as assigned by the Attractions Manager.
- Drive company vehicles as needed for job-related tasks; must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management to ensure the success of the attractions and overall guest satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Ability to understand schematics and technical instructions.
- Knowledge of computer repair and hydraulic systems.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate people.Â
- Ability to act independently with little supervision.
- Knowledge of food and beverage menus, food preparation and presentation.Â
- Well organized, detail oriented, creative thinker.Â
- Skilled in problem solving and staff training.Â
- Efficiently handle multiple duties.Â
- Requires the ability to operate various office equipment to include a computer, word processing, spreadsheets, voice mail, copier, fax, and calculator.Â
- Requires a good understanding of company policies and procedures.Â
- Working knowledge of resort amenities, room designs, and general golf knowledge.
- Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced and noisy situations.
- Good attendance and punctual.
- Exhibits professionalism.
- Exhibits good grooming habits.
- Wears the proper uniform.
- Works efficiently.
- Follows all resort and office policies and standard operating procedures.
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner with a positive attitude.
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Physical Demands:
Physical Activities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finer, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- Frequently climb or balance.
- Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.
Lifting Activities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Regularlylift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.Â
Vision Requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to:
- Regularly exposed to vibration.
- Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and work near moving mechanical parts.
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*Wilderness Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
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