Kennywood - Carpenter

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of park operational repair and maintenance by meeting all required guidelines.
• Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager/Director, Carpenters are responsible for the modification, repair, and refurbishment of all wooden structures found within the park location.
• Perform carpentry-related repair and maintenance throughout the park.
• Construct, modify, and repair structural systems of buildings/attractions.
• Perform preventive maintenance through thorough inspections of all wooden structures, including, but not limited to, buildings, interior finishing work, and roofing.
• Inspect wooden roller coaster tracks and attractions daily; assist with required repairs and properly document all hazards that are identified.
• Conduct daily safety inspections throughout the park.
• Erect, install and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and other building materials using various hand and power tools.
• Select building materials and supplies needed to complete specific projects.
• Safely and effectively operate power tools and heavy equipment normally associated with the trade.
• Utilize basic measurement skills as they pertain to carpentry work (e.g. for blueprints, elevations, and/or identifying materials needed).
• Fabricate and install signs, stairs, furniture, walls, and structures as assigned.
• Install structures and fixtures such as windows, framing, flooring and trim.
• Maintain all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure manner.
• Safely operate company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
• All other duties and projects assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to interact with other team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams and follow the manufacturers’ guidelines for each piece of equipment or attraction.
• General working knowledge of carpentry practices and techniques is desired.
• Must be able to operate trade equipment and make repairs while following all company policies and procedures.
• Able to utilize common power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods of time during the day.
• Frequent stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders.
• Carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 75 pounds or more.
• Climb roller coasters.
• Work in all non-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts.
• Consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools.
• See differences between colors and brightness.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.