Job Abstract

Join the team at the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, an award-winning property featuring Hersheypark amusement park, GIANT Center arena, Hersheypark Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, and Hershey Theatre. Thrilling roller coasters, action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our team members.

This position will serve as a direct manager of the rides maintenance trade for Hersheypark, Historic Hersheypark Arena, and Hersheypark Stadium. Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, evaluating staffing, developing staff, communicating and enforcing company and maintenance policies and procedures, ensuring safety and health policies are followed, and ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations.

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!

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

• Manage the daily operations of assigned rides maintenance crew and lead crew meetings. Review daily work assignments and allocate work to the crew. Ensure all relevant information such as safety reminders, upcoming events, and interdepartmental work orders are distributed.*

• Schedule, recognize, lead, support, coach, counsel, mentor, train and develop frontline staff in accordance with Entertainment Complex standards*

• Monitor daily ride inspections, documentation and spare part usage. Continually monitor maintenance software to ensure work is up to date and maintain required stock levels for spare parts.*

• Inspect rides and equipment for planning and completion of preventative maintenance.*

• Assist other managers and directors on maintenance projects including providing cost estimates, monitoring cost of projects, communicating to all parties involved with projects, scheduling of projects, and seeing that projects are on schedule and on budget.*

• Assist in the creation of an annual budget. Supply upper management with information crew training, certification renewals, and continuing education requirements.*

• Coordinate work with other maintenance department crews, other company departments, and the use of outside contractors and serve as a maintenance department Manager on Duty.*

• Create and manage preventative maintenance schedules and long-term projects and evaluate standing processes and procedures.*

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

• Associate’s degree

• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 7 years

• Must have a valid Drivers' License

• Post-Employment - Ability to certify as a state ride inspector within 1 year of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems with confidence, professionalism, and impartiality

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of various backgrounds and abilities

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to work with office information systems, software, and equipment

• Have working knowledge of shop machines, hand tools, mechanical trade materials and procedures, including a working knowledge of various mechanical topics not limited to: hydraulics, pneumatics, rigging, bearings, belts, drives, gears, fasteners, motors, etc.

• Ability to read engineering blueprints and specifications

• Have a working knowledge of all government regulations, requirements, and OSHA regulations as they relate to areas of responsibility

Job Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Climbing Ladders Frequent (34-66%)

• Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)

• Climbing Stairs Frequent (34-66%) (300ft maximum height)

• Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (50 lbs maximum weight)

• Reaching Overhead Frequent (34-66%)

• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)

• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)

• Stooping Frequent (34-66%)

• Bending Frequent (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasional (<33%)

• Standing Frequent (34-66%)

• Walking Constant (>67%)

• This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.

• This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).

• Must be able to speak and read the English language.

• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

• The position is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

• The position is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

• The position is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• The position is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

• The position is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

• The position is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

• The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

• The position is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.

• Ability to work at heights of 300 feet, in all weather conditions and temperatures, and in confined spaces Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business 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