Lake Compounce - Full-time Waterpark Maintenance Technician

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of rides and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnoses issues, ensuring water quality, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

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Lake Compounce - Full-time Waterpark Maintenance Technician

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of rides and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing rides, adjusting controls, diagnoses issues, ensuring water quality, and repairing system malfunctions as they occur.

This position plays an integral role in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of water park rides and attractions, which, in turn, strengthens guest satisfaction.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily pre-opening inspections of waterslides and pools to ensure there are no safety or performance issues.

• Ensures that all pools are chemically balanced for operation according to codes and standards set by state and local Health Department and park management

• Ability to respond to trouble calls, diagnose, and correct mechanical issues.

• 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 maintenance and Park leadership fully informed of current issues.

• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

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

• 2+ years previous work experience in maintenance or mechanics highly desired.

• 1-2 years previous work experience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics-related facility is preferred

• Working knowledge with water chemistry, pumps, and motors highly desired

• Must have Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or become so within 90 days of hire, when required by state and local guidelines.

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 Connecticut 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 a general practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hyd