Technician, Central Services - Universal Kids Resort

About the role

Responsible for the preventive, corrective, and annual maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Universal Kids Resort attraction ride vehicles. Completes work orders for central services functions including maintenance, welding, mechanical, creative fabrication, painting, fiberglass, hydraulics, and figure finish tasks to ensure proper show quality while following OEM specifications and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs disassembly and required repairs and replacements for mechanical components during annual inspections on ride vehicles using good engineering practices.
• Verifies all quality control and NDT requirements have been met prior to vehicle assembly.
• Assists in resort-wide repairs on mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Completes inspections and creates necessary work orders for discrepancies found in central services functions.
• Ensures materials inventory processes are followed and align with technical procedures.
• Follows correct chain of command to notify Central Services Management when necessary.
• Identifies mechanical system deficiencies and recommends immediate and long-term corrective action to decrease maintenance costs and downtime of ride vehicles, utilizing troubleshooting, technical manuals, technical library, and Maximo with a systematic approach.
• Enters follow-up work orders for all discrepancies found in a timely manner.
• Documents all findings and work performed throughout the process of troubleshooting and repairs.
• Reports labor in Maximo for all work performed.
• Demonstrates ability to acquire skills in additional disciplines to support a broader range of operational and project needs.
• Performs repairs to equipment due to safety, reliability, or show quality issues found during preventative maintenance to improve ride reliability and show quality.
• Performs modifications per engineering team, both internal and third-party or OEM specifications.
• Completes PQS qualification of assigned annuals.
• Trains new Technicians on work orders, recovery procedures, and processes.
• Assists with seasonal weather condition sustainment initiatives as directed.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required; Associate’s or Technical degree in a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with fiberglass repair/maintenance, automotive paint, mechanics, welding, hydraulics, or general shop work and cleaning is required; experience with tools and small equipment required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Consistent attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, and support seasonal maintenance initiatives.
• Training is required and will be provided prior to performing inspections.

Benefits

Your talent, skills, and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.