Maintenance Rides Coaster Carpenter - Full Time/Permanent

Overview:

$41.40/hour

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal candidate will preferably be a licensed Carpenter with extensive experience and proven skills in construction/framing. This individual will be able to work with our Rides Preventative Maintenance program and be willing to learn the fundamentals of the wooden coaster field.

 

SCOPE OF POSITION: A “ hands-on” individual who is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and installation of all carpentry needs in our Rides Maintenance Department.

 

BENEFITS: We proudly offer a competitive benefits package for all our permanent team members, including a robust pension plan, healthcare, annual bonus, RRSP, 3 weeks' vacation to start, disability insurance, life insurance, and more. We also offer some fun perks like passes to the Park for friends and family.

Responsibilities:

• Install, replace and upgrade new coaster track and related carpentry needs at all ride locations
• Rebuild and/or repair ride location walkways and operator’s booths as specified
• Daily walking and inspections of the wooden coasters and maintaining all required service records and logs
• Make recommendations for improvements, modifications, upgrades and report findings to Foreperson on a timely basis
• Assist with major overhauls, modifications and alterations as required
• Ensure the safe operation of each work area and each work project
• Assist with general cleaning, inspection and equipment maintenance as needed
• Responsible for assisting with the daily preventative maintenance program
• Assist with seasonal staff as required

Qualifications:

• Carpentry license required
• Valid Ontario driver’s license (must provide driver’s abstract)
• Must obtain TSSA license after completing the required hours
• Diverse background troubleshooting repairs and working with scheduled upgrades and refurbishments
• Experience in a diverse construction environment (working outdoors and with heights)
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Exposure to working from blueprints is a must
• Ability to work 3 different shifts, weekends and holidays as required
• Proven ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and work with deadlines
• Ownership of tools and safety boots is a must
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Required to meet the physical demands of the job including: weights of up to 23kg, frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending, crawling and ability to work with ladders
• Ability to perform duties while working at elevated heights well in excess of 3 metres (10 feet) and competency in using fall arrest systems and Personal Protective Equipment