Job Description

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. Roles & Responsibilities include conducting daily pre-opening inspections of waterslides and pools to ensure there are no safety or performance issues; ensuring 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; maintaining the property in a clean, presentable, and safe manner; performing repairs and service as directed by the manufacturers’ requirements and specifications; performing 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; scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations; utilizing the proper PPE depending on the nature of the job; maintaining all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner; completing repair work orders in a timely manner; keeping maintenance and Park leadership fully informed of current issues; and all other duties assigned by leadership. Education and Experience required include a 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; ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus. Requirements include being at least 18 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws; ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close; strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner; 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 include 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 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 include frequent exposure to water and pool cleaning chemicals; frequent exposure to 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 with proper PPE required; subject to working at heights greater than 100 feet. Team member benefits include flexible schedule, ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments, free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and all Palace Entertainment parks on days off, invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season.

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