Mechanical 3

About the Role

Hersheypark is a 121-acre amusement park in Pennsylvania featuring over 70 rides, including 15 coasters, 20+ kiddie rides, a zoo, and a water park. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) operates multiple properties, including Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, and Giant Center. Team members uphold the legacy of Milton S. Hershey while embodying core values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. HE&R is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports the Milton Hershey School.

Full-Time Team Members receive sweet perks such as free admission to Hersheypark, discounts, medical/dental/vision coverage starting the first day of the next month after hire, 401K contributions, paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and rebuild mechanical pieces of equipment and rides to sustain specified safety and performance standards*
• Assist with ride inspections*
• Assist in ordering materials for projects/jobs
• Provide good workmanship in a timely manner
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Assist other mechanics with any aspect of Hersheypark operations, as required

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate a manual transmission
• Three (3) years of verifiable trade experience with mechanical trades (Vo-Tech or trade school training may substitute for one (1) year of work experience)
• This position is designated as Safety Sensitive and requires passing a pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a post-offer employment physical exam

Skills

• Good communication skills and a teamwork approach
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints, sketches, and following manufacturer’s specifications (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of equipment used in mechanical trades
• Working knowledge of fasteners, bearings, and hand tools
• Ability to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to pass a trade aptitude test
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic computer knowledge

Job Demands

• Ability to conform to all working conditions
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, sitting, walking, lifting, and communicating
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. safely
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational demands
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet
• Must be able to work in a combination of indoor and outdoor weather and temperature conditions

This is a Union position, and the work schedule will be based on union seniority. Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

Benefits

• Free admission to Hersheypark upon receiving Employee ID
• Employee discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after hire
• 401K contributions
• Paid time off