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Merlin • Auburn Hills, 48326, US

Maintenance Technician

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $18 per hour
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Maintenance Technician - $18.50/hour

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan 🧱🔧

If you enjoy fixing things, working with your hands, and figuring out how things work — this is the role for you.

At LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan, our Maintenance Technicians keep rides, exhibits, and building systems running safely and smoothly so guests can enjoy a fully operational attraction every day.

This is a hands-on maintenance role (not a general or administrative position). You’ll be actively troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment across the attraction.

If you like practical problem-solving and staying busy throughout your shift, you’ll fit right in.

Qualifications & Experience

⚙️ What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on technical maintenance role — no desk work.

🔧 Perform daily maintenance and repairs on rides, attractions, and facility systems⚡ Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, AV, and operational issues in real time🛠 Complete preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure safety🧰 Use hand and power tools to repair equipment and systems🎨 Support general upkeep (repairs, painting, installations, basic facility work)📋 Maintain accurate logs, safety checks, and documentation🤝 Work closely with your team to resolve issues quickly and efficiently

👉 Bottom line: When something breaks, you help fix it.

🧰 What We’re Looking For

We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on maintenance or technical experience:

  • 1+ years of maintenance, facilities, mechanical, or technical experience
  • Comfortable working with tools and equipment daily
  • Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems independently
  • Strong attention to safety and detail
  • Reliable and comfortable working a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule
  • Team-oriented with a proactive, “fix it” mindset

⭐ Nice to Have (Not Required)

  • HVAC, plumbing, or electrical exposure
  • Experience in attractions, entertainment, manufacturing, or facility maintenance
  • Carpentry, repair, or trade assistant experience

🚫 This Role Is Not a Fit If You Are Looking For:

  • Office or administrative work
  • Customer service–only roles
  • Part-time or flexible/irregular scheduling
  • Entry-level roles with no technical or hands-on experience

Benefits

🎉 Why You’ll Love Working Here

🏥 Medical, dental, and vision coverage🌴 Paid time off (PTO)🎢 Merlin Magic Pass – free entry for family & friends💼 401(k) with company match📚 Tuition reimbursement programs🚀 Training, development, and career growth opportunities🏆 Recognition and rewards programs

Pay Range

From USD $18.50/Hr.

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Merlin

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

52:48

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