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Ride Maintenance Technician

Merlin Entertainments

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Ride Maintenance Technician

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Ride Maintenance Technician

About us...

Step into the playful World of Peppa Pig for the ultimate day of adventure! Snort, giggle & play in a theme park, exclusively designed for “little piggies” with multiple interactive rides & attractions, themed play areas complete with “muddy puddles” water play and fun live shows! Meet Peppa and her family on your child’s best day ever as you make your first theme park memories together!

About the role...

Removes, installs, repairs and tests all electromechanical equipment of rides, animation, attractions and buildings.  Performs other maintenance functions within theme park and assists other maintenance personnel as needed necessary by maintenance supervision. Troubleshooting of complex American and foreign made equipment.

What you’ll be doing...

  • Follows established maintenance program, including any emergency repairs as required to keep down time to an acceptable minimum in all areas of attractions and facilities.
  • Follow through on all maintenance repairs.
  • Ensures that all ride equipment and work areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly at all times.
  • Ensures the security and safety of all rides by inspecting and prevention of safety hazards on all rides and attractions.
  • Ensures internal compliance with maintenance, safety and security procedures by following established ASTM, NEC, state, and local electrical codes, and loss prevention guidelines.
  • Operate simple machine tools, such as drill presses, power saws, grinders, etc.
  • Recognizes equipment that needs repair, replacing, or adjusting.
  • Keeps tools, machines, and all other company equipment in clean and good working order.
  • Keeps safety as #1 priority.
  • Keeps informed and updated on modern techniques and technical methods by attending supplemental courses, seminars, conventions, etc.
  • Maintain liaison with fellow maintenance employees and other departments.
  • Follows policies and procedures at all times.
  • Responds to emergency calls within theme park, expediting repairs to ensure guest and fellow employee safety and comfort at all times.
  • Maintains Rides and Attractions in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health.


Who we’re looking for...

A minimum of four years of experience in installing, maintaining, and servicing of electromechanical equipment as a journeyman/technician is required. Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rides and other electromechanical equipment is required. Basic knowledge of types and grades of hardware, Torque wrenches and math skills is required. Basic skill in reading a micrometer and caliber is required. Preferred experience in repairing and servicing small diesel and gasoline engines. Preferred basic knowledge in operating lathe and milling machines. Preferred strong working knowledge of Electrical, PLC’s, and VFD’s. Possesses thorough understanding of, but not limited to, working knowledge, of all phases of electromechanical work related to overhaul, repair, and preventive maintenance of all types of ride equipment, animation, utilities theme park, including high volume submersible-and turbine-type water pumps. Extensive knowledge in preventive maintenance systems is required. Must have thorough knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, such as linear actuators, solenoids, etc. Ability to read and evaluate reports and correspondence and basic math skills required. Must be able to read blueprints pertaining to rides, attractions and buildings. Must have a general knowledge of all types of lubricants. Must be able to react under pressure or in an emergency in a calm and rational manner. A friendly, polite, customer service oriented demeanor is required. Demonstrated ability to follow supervisor’s directions effectively, and observe and remember details. Requires the ability to make quick and proper decisions. Must supply all hand tools up to 1 inch which are needed to meet the requirements of the above job description. General Electrical, and  PLC experience including VFD’s preferred.

What you'll get...

In addition to a fun and friendly environment, you will also find: competitive salary, free entry to the park (which also extends to family and friends), 30% discount on food, beverage and retail products, tuition assistance, free unlimited usage of the local transit system

Furthermore you will enjoy continuous support and opportunities to branch out and develop your career within Merlin Entertainments!

** Please consider whether you'll be able to travel to and from the Resort. Some shifts may fall into unsociable hours.**

About Merlin Entertainments 

Peppa Pig Theme Park is part of Merlin Entertainments. A business built on fun, Merlin is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 15 hotels, and 6 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents.  Our aim is to deliver unique, memorable, and rewarding experiences to millions of visitors across our growing estate of the best known names in global leisure.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.   
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. 


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Ride Maintenance Technician

Winter Haven, FL, United States

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