Bring Creativity and Craftsmanship to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, every ride vehicle, prop, and themed element helps create unforgettable experiences for our guests. As a Fiberglass & Paint RepairTechnician, you'll use your expertise in fiberglass and gelcoat repair, refinishing, painting, color matching, and detailing to restore and maintain these assets to show-quality standards. Working from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions, you'll play a key role in preserving the immersive environments that bring our Resort to life.
Key Responsibilities
Repair, restore, and refurbish fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces on ride vehicles, props, and themed elements.
Perform surface preparation, cosmetic repairs, wet sanding, compounding, detailing, and color matching to achieve show-quality finishes.
Apply paints and coatings using spray guns, airless sprayers, rollers, brushes, and other finishing equipment.
Operate and maintain pressure-washing, painting, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
Manage assigned projects from assessment through completion, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and work instructions to determine dimensions, materials, and finish requirements.
Identify and communicate equipment, material, or design issues to supervisors and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare material requests, labor estimates, and work order documentation.
Maintain park props, themed elements, and painted surfaces in excellent condition.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests to support safe and uninterrupted park operations.
Maintain personal tools and equipment in safe working condition.
Attend required meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with maintenance team members and other departments to support operational needs.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures, placing safety as the highest priority.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Education
Experience in fiberglass repair, auto body repair, painting, refinishing, detailing, and pressure washing required.
Proficiency with spray equipment, including airless sprayers.
Knowledge of fiberglass materials, painting techniques, surface preparation, and finishing processes.
Experience maintaining or repairing themed props, attraction components, ride vehicles, or similar structures preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable safety standards.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Customer service-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize work, follow direction, and manage multiple assignments.
Must provide and maintain the hand tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Technical training or certification in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as needed.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Health, Safety & Physical Requirements
Maintain a safe work environment for employees, guests, and contractors by following all safety policies and procedures.
Use tools, equipment, and materials only as trained and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, and equipment.
Manual dexterity required to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment.
Visual acuity required for detailed repair, painting, finishing, and inspection work.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by radio, and by telephone.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when required.
Work Environment
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Regular exposure to dust, paint, fiberglass materials, chemicals, noise, and humidity.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other required safety equipment.
Work may be performed in controlled paint and finishing booths, maintenance shops, and throughout the resort and theme park.
Benefits
Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.
Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
