Merlin Entertainments

Rides Maintenance Technician

Merlin Entertainments  •  Goshen, NY (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Qualifications & Experience

Rides Maintenance Technician

LEGOLAND® New York Resort – Goshen, NY

At LEGOLAND® New York Resort, fun is built every day — and unforgettable memories are guaranteed! With our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland, and more, opportunities at our brand-new resort are endless. Join our team and help keep the magic running safely behind the scenes.

🔧 About the Role

The Rides Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the Rides & Attractions Maintenance team within our Technical Services department. In this role, you’ll help ensure a safe, reliable, and fun experience for every guest by maintaining, inspecting, and repairing our rides and attractions to the highest standards.

Safety is always the #1 priority.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Install, inspect, repair, and troubleshoot electromechanical equipment on amusement park rides and attractions in accordance with manufacturer maintenance manuals

  • Perform daily ride inspections to prepare attractions for guest operation

  • Conduct weekly and monthly preventive maintenance, including overnight work after park closure

  • Operate machine tools such as drill presses, power saws, grinders, hydraulic presses, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, reports, and inventory in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system

  • Ensure compliance with ASTM, NEC, OSHA, state, and local safety and electrical codes

  • Maintain rides and attractions in safe working condition at all times

  • Follow all safety, security, and loss prevention procedures

  • Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs

👤 About You

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Proven experience installing, maintaining, and servicing electromechanical equipment

  • Strong troubleshooting and repair skills

  • Strong math skills

  • Willingness to obtain AIMS Level 1 Maintenance Technician Certification within 18 months of employment

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Ability to stand, walk, and navigate varied terrain

  • Ability to lift, carry, and pull at least 50 pounds

  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Enterprise Asset Management systems (INFOR, IBM Maximo, i4EAM, MAPCON EAM)

  • Experience with industrial machinery and conveyor systems

  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

⏰ Schedule

  • Either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday

  • Rotating shifts:

    • Opening shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

    • Closing shift: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

🌟 Why LEGOLAND® New York?

  • Work in a fun, high-energy environment

  • Be part of a passionate, safety-focused team

  • Help create unforgettable guest experiences every day

Benefits

Pay Range

Compensation between USD $24.00/Hr.-

Merlin Entertainments

About Merlin Entertainments

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The greatest place in the world to work and play 💜

Merlin Entertainments is the global leader in branded entertainment destinations. We create and deliver memorable, immersive brand experiences for over 60 million guests every year.

Merlin Entertainments has over 140 attractions worldwide, ranging from indoor attractions such as SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds to iconic theme parks like LEGOLAND and Alton Towers Resort.

Working for Merlin Entertainments is unlike a job anywhere else. You could be counting penguins, protecting the sea, crafting the perfect celebrity eyebrows or making a child’s day magical. Not all of us have jobs in attractions, but we are all involved in fascinating work. Sound like fun? Join us, and be part of creating amazing memories for millions of people around the world.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Poole, GB
Year Founded
1999
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