General Maintenance
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.The General Maintenance Team Member provides support to the Projects and Construction Manager to ensure a successful operation. This position is guest focused and has consistent interaction with all team members in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.We Are Currently Looking For aGeneral MaintenanceRoles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesPerforms preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, HVAC Cleaning, door/ lock repair, plumbing, cleaning, painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, electrical repairs, and various other issues that ariseUses common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenchesCleans and assists in the upkeep of facilitiesConducts routine inspections of premises and equipmentDiagnosing mechanical issues and correcting themReplaces defective parts when necessaryPromptly responds to reports of problems and concernsAssists all guests in a courteous mannerAssists in maintaining the pools, spa, and general area of the property according to local codesMaintains the grounds in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive mannerPerforms repairs following established safety standards and wearing necessary safety equipmentKeeps Projects and Construction Director fully informed of all problems for timely and corrective actionAids all other team membersMaintains all storage areas, shops, and mechanical areas in a clean, safe, organized, and secure mannerAdditional duties as assigned by Projects and Construction Director or General ManagerSafely operates company owned trucks, forklifts, and other equipmentRequirementsEducation: No education is requiredLanguages: EnglishSkillsGeneral knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building constructionKnowledge of common power and hand toolsAbility to perform task-oriented repetitive functions consistently, on-time, and error freeAbility to take apart machines, equipment, or devicesAbility to follow instructionsDemonstrate a team player attitudeAbility to be patient and creatively problem solveFollow instructions of daily projects and proceduresConstant repetitive motionContinually able to lift, push, pull and carry up to a 100lbs and on occasion more than 100 lbs.Constantly be able to stand and walk for long periods of timeFrequent kneeling, bending, twisting motions Often squatting and crouchingSporadically able to work in confined spacesConsistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/toolsSee differences between colors and brightnessSee details of objects that are more than a few feet awayAble to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicalsAble to tolerate heat and humiditySporadically work in all areas of the property including working outsideIs subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reprioritize activitiesSubject to working on scaffolds and laddersSubject to the handling of and exposure to chemicals, detergents, and cleanersIs subject to exposure to bloodborne pathogensRegularly work with motorized equipment, vehicles, and machineryConsistent communication with other departmentsExperience: No previous experience required.Other: Prior hotel, building, ground, or apartment maintenance experience is desirable, but not requiredTeam Member BenefitsWhy Palace Entertainment?We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.Palace Perks And BenefitsCompetitive compensationComprehensive health and wellness package401k Savings and Investment planFree admission to Palace Parks in the continental USA generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the companyWhen you join Palace Entertainment, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.If you’re ready to join our amazing team, please apply by clicking on the link above. You may also visit our website at www.palaceentertainment.com --> Job Opportunities to see if you’re a fit for our other open positions.Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!