Ride Maintenance Technician I

The Rides Maintenance Tech I maintains, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs all rides and attractions within the Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park.  Ensures all rides and equipment comply with equipment manufacturers’ operating standards and requirements. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete inspections based on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and individual requirements, including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, lubrication system.
• Complete annual inspections according to OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work on ride controls systems for understanding and troubleshooting.
• Respond to corrective maintenance calls in a timely and professional manner, adhering to all American Dream policies.
• Perform timely and efficient repairs on all ride systems according to OEM requirements.
• Document all preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and projects within the CMMS system (Mobaro), including troubleshooting, identification, and completion steps.
• Communicate directly with manufacturers and support services in a professional manner, adhering to all American Dream policies.
• Understand and follow all safety guidelines identified by American Dream.
• Complete all required Ride Mastery Sign-off (RMS) requirements, achieving qualification and sign-off ability for each individual ride.  Train new technicians at qualified rides to perform work.
• Maintain assigned tools, returning all tooling and equipment as received.
• Lead by example, providing a positive atmosphere for guests and team members alike.
• Work as a team to bring Nickelodeon Universe to life.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of mechanical and electrical experience OR completion of a certified technical program and 1+ years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• NAARSO or AIMS certification (or must obtain within 2 years of employment)
• Practical knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, pneumatics, fabricating, mechanical, hydraulics, welding, machining, and electronics. 
• Required: Practical understanding and safe usage of mechanical tools.
• Preferred: Practical understanding and safe usage of electrical diagnosis tools.
• Proficient oral and written communication required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform repetitive motion- infrequently 10% of time
• Stand and move- frequently 90% of time
• Reach at, above or below shoulder level- frequently 75% of time.
• Kneel and bend- frequently 50% of time
• Stoop/squat- occasionally 20% of time
• Lift/carry between 10-75 lbs occasionally 25% of time
• Able to work at heights between 10-85 ft infrequently 20 % of time
• Able to walk stairs at heights between 10 to 100+ feet- Infrequently, 10% of time

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.