Mechanic (Bay Beach Amusement Park)

General Description

The City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department is seeking a Mechanic at Bay Beach Amusement Park to perform work of moderate difficulty in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and annual rehabilitation of the park’s classic rides to meet the highest safety standards. The successful candidate will have a moderate to strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep rides in operation. The successful candidate will have the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime and have the ability to work independently as well as within a team to accomplish the desired goals.

Examples of Duties

• Performs full range of mechanical diagnosis, repair, and maintenance on all Park Department equipment including trucks, hi-rangers, amusement rides, stump grinders, brush chippers, tractors, lawn mowers, power tools, and Bay Beach concessions appliances.
• Serves as a trainer for new employees as required.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of amusement park rides daily during the open season of Bay Beach; some inspections are performed at heights above 50 feet using fall-protection equipment.
• Performs inspection and maintenance of tow ropes.
• Performs layout, installation, and repair of railroad tracks and switches at Bay Beach; repairs and maintains miniature trains.
• Performs snow plowing as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of one year technical training in mechanics.
• Three years' experience in a mechanical maintenance field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain CDL endorsement within six months of hire.
• Must provide own set of tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems common to Park Department equipment, including diesel mechanics and welding techniques.
• Knowledge of all tools utilized in equipment, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, service manuals, and other reference materials.
• Ability to fabricate and/or customize specialized equipment and tools.
• Ability to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of the hydraulic and electrical components of equipment.
• Ability to perform complete engine, transmission, pneumatics, and related vehicle component overhauls.
• Ability to operate equipment for maintenance.
• Ability to keep routine records.
• Ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the following activities:
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, and bending.
• Ability to focus for long periods of time on projects.
• Ability to reach, lift, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to climb and work at heights above 50 feet.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

Benefits

The City of Green Bay offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays