Rides Maintenance Technician

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Qualifications & Experience

Rides Maintenance Technician

LEGOLAND® New York Resort – Goshen, NY

At LEGOLAND® New York Resort, fun is built every day — and unforgettable memories are guaranteed! With our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland, and more, opportunities at our brand-new resort are endless. Join our team and help keep the magic running safely behind the scenes.

🔧 About the Role

The Rides Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the Rides & Attractions Maintenance team within our Technical Services department. In this role, you’ll help ensure a safe, reliable, and fun experience for every guest by maintaining, inspecting, and repairing our rides and attractions to the highest standards.

Safety is always the #1 priority.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and troubleshoot electromechanical equipment on amusement park rides and attractions in accordance with manufacturer maintenance manuals

• Perform daily ride inspections to prepare attractions for guest operation

• Conduct weekly and monthly preventive maintenance, including overnight work after park closure

• Operate machine tools such as drill presses, power saws, grinders, hydraulic presses, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, reports, and inventory in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system

• Ensure compliance with ASTM, NEC, OSHA, state, and local safety and electrical codes

• Maintain rides and attractions in safe working condition at all times

• Follow all safety, security, and loss prevention procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs

👤 About You

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license

• Proven experience installing, maintaining, and servicing electromechanical equipment

• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills

• Strong math skills

• Willingness to obtain AIMS Level 1 Maintenance Technician Certification within 18 months of employment

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate varied terrain

• Ability to lift, carry, and pull at least 50 pounds

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management systems (INFOR, IBM Maximo, i4EAM, MAPCON EAM)

• Experience with industrial machinery and conveyor systems

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

⏰ Schedule

• Either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday

• Rotating shifts:

  • Opening shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Closing shift: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

🌟 Why LEGOLAND® New York?

• Work in a fun, high-energy environment

• Be part of a passionate, safety-focused team

• Help create unforgettable guest experiences every day

Benefits

Pay Range

Compensation between USD $24.00/Hr.-