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
