Job Abstract

Hersheypark amusement park spans 121-acres, and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark Happy all year long! As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to more than 70 rides including 15 coasters and 20+ kiddie rides, as well as a zoo, and an entire water park.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Responsible for assisting other Mechanics with any aspect of the Hersheypark operations as required.

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, servicing, and rebuilding 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

Qualifications:

• Must be at 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to operate a manual transmission
• Three (3) years verifiable trade experience with the mechanical trades (Vo-Tech or trade school training will be considered for one (1) year of work experience).
• This position participates in the post-offer employment testing program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills and teamwork approach
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints, sketches, and ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of equipment used in support of the mechanical trade
• Working knowledge of fasteners, bearings, and hand tools
• Must have the 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 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer