Adventureland Park - Aquatics Maintenance Technician

About this role

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.  The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of attractions and equipment located within waterpark or aquatics facilities. This position completes preventative maintenance, testing attractions, 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.

We are currently looking for a:   Adventureland Park - Aquatics Maintenance Technician

Roles & Responsibilities:  

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 ,   d iagnose ,   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   P ark   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   p revious   work   experience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics-related facility is preferred  

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

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 wit h   Iowa   Child   Labor Laws  

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close  

• 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, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and carpentry; knowledge of pumps and motors a plus  

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

• Familiarity and experience with fiberglass and other water slide structures a plus  

• Familiarity with state and local codes as they relate to Aquatics 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, 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 c onsistently 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 water and pool cleaning chemicals  

• 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 heights greater than 100 feet  

Working   at   Adventureland   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   host , 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 kee

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