Join SEA LIFE Michigan as a Maintenance Technician in Auburn Hills, 48326, US. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week hands-on role offering a stable schedule, active work environment, and a starting pay of USD $18.50/Hr. You will maintain attraction safety and functionality through daily repairs and preventative maintenance.
Requirements
Basic maintenance, handyman, warehouse, auto shop, construction, or repair experience required.
Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
Reliability, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or AV is a plus but not required.
No specific degree or minimum years of professional experience stated.
Skills & Responsibilities
Hand and Power Tools: Safely operate tools daily to complete repairs and support attraction maintenance.
Preventative Maintenance: Inspect and service facilities to spot and fix safety issues before they escalate.
General Repairs: Handle painting, drywall, lighting, carpentry, and equipment fixes across play areas and spaces.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve building maintenance issues independently while staying productive.
Potential transition routes: People from construction, auto repair, or handyman backgrounds may bring hands-on tool skills and mechanical aptitude, alongside meeting the basic repair requirements.
Job description
What you'll bring to the team
Maintenance Technician
SEA LIFE Michigan
If you like fixing things, staying busy, and working with your hands, this could be a great fit for you.
At SEA LIFE & Peppa Pig World of Play, our Maintenance Technicians help keep the attraction safe, clean, and running smoothly for thousands of families every week. This is a hands-on role where every day is different — from fixing play areas to handling basic repairs around the attraction.
No corporate office work. No sitting at a desk all day.
Qualifications & Experience
⏰ Why People Like This Role
✅ Consistent full-time hours (40 hours per week)✅ Stable schedule✅ Active work environment — no sitting behind a desk✅ Every day is different✅ Learn valuable maintenance and facility skills✅ Supportive team environment
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
Repair play areas, equipment, and attraction spaces
Handle basic repairs like painting, drywall, lighting, and carpentry
Help troubleshoot maintenance issues around the building
Use hand and power tools daily
Complete preventative maintenance to keep things running smoothly
Help spot and fix safety issues before they become bigger problems
Support installs, updates, and attraction improvements
👉 If you enjoy figuring things out and fixing things, you’ll fit right in.
💪 What We’re Looking For
You’d be a great fit if you:
Like hands-on work and staying active
Have basic maintenance, handyman, warehouse, auto shop, construction, or repair experience
Can use basic hand and power tools
Are reliable and self-motivated
Like solving problems and learning new skills
Can work independently and stay productive
⭐ Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or AV is a plus — but not required.
Benefits
🎁 Perks & Benefits
✨ Free Merlin attractions admission for you + friends/family✨ Health, dental, and vision benefits✨ PTO + 401(k) options✨ Tuition assistance programs✨ Growth opportunities within Merlin Entertainments
