Raging Waters Sydney - Attractions Technician

at  Raging Waters Sydney

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
Raging Waters Sydney is the place to make lifetime memories. Offering water slides, attractions and one of the biggest wave pools - Sydney’s biggest water park has something for everyone.
We are currently looking for a:
Raging Waters Sydney - Attractions Technician
About the role:
The Facilities Technician is primarily responsible for performing maintenance and safety inspections focused on pool facilities, slides, and their associated equipment. This includes tasks related to routine water chemistry inspections, mechanical repairs, and ensuring all aquatic attractions are operating safely and efficiently. While the primary focus is on pools and slides, the role may also involve secondary tasks related to the maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, and other park facilities.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities

Pool and Slide Maintenance:

• Conduct pre-opening inspections of all pools and slide structures to ensure safe operation and cleanliness.
• Regularly check water readings, filters, pump valves, tanks, gauges, and vents.
• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, and other pool plant room equipment.
• Perform media changes and other pool service-related tasks.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs related to the pool and water systems.
• Perform repair work in and around pools, filter rooms, chlorine rooms, and pool decks.
• Supervise and participate in emergency repair situations.
• Vacuum pools and brush deep ends.
• Visually inspect all Pool equipment, ladders, and guard chairs, etc.
• Test emergency lights in pool areas and locker rooms to ensure proper operation.
• Grease water circulating pumps, filter pumps, and air blower units.
• On a seasonal basis, clean and drain pools; winterize pools; drain water lines.
• Conduct routine inspections to maintain pool water quality, including proper chemical and pH balance, to comply with safety and health requirements.
• Monitor and maintain chemical inventory levels.
• Test and monitor water quality and safely handle chemicals for water treatment.
• Inspect and test all tubes to ensure compliance with specified inspection criteria.
• Ensure all attractions are fully stocked with tubes daily, and assist with removal and repairs of tubes.
• Remediate attraction caulking.
• Service and clean attraction surfaces including areas leading up to the attraction.

Secondary Maintenance Tasks:

• Perform general facility-wide maintenance and related work on interiors, exteriors, and roofing of buildings and structures, restrooms, food buildings, and pump rooms.
• Lead and assist with daily carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical projects.
• Conduct equipment repairs related to electrical, plumbing, pumps, motors, welding, carpentry, fiberglass, and air conditioning/refrigeration.
• Perform landscaping duties as assigned, including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning, and planting.
• Perform general cleaning of the park and grounds, including pressure washing as necessary.
• Perform in-park off-season tasks such as winterization of selected pool systems and preventative maintenance/repairs.
• Complete off-season projects, including painting, repairs, and general upkeep of properties.
• Maintain records to provide an up-to-date reference trail and comply with mandated requirements.
• Report any maintenance, mechanical, and budget issues to the Director of Facilities promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and the Management Team.

Workplace Health & Safety (WHS):

• Follow and comply with Work Health Safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Correctly use all safety and personal protective equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviours.
• Report WHS incidents, injuries and safety activities to your direct Manager and First Aid at the time it occurs.
• Promote proactive hazard/ near miss reporting. Report any hazards or near-miss incidents to your direct Manager and the People & Culture Director.
• Attend Work Group Meetings to discuss and promote safety.

Requirements
Education:

Desirable

• High School Certificate or equivalent trade certificate.
• Manual Handling training.
• Confined space training.
• Working at heights training.

Languages: Fluent English

Skills:

• Ability to learn and apply park best practices to maintenance and operations.
• Ability to prioritise projects in real-time with the park’s best interest in mind.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse array of guests and team members and desire to assist with and resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns.
• Ability to problem-solve, as well as research & draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Willing to work in a high-performance team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Take the initiative and execute plans to accomplish strategic objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Experience:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use a variety of hand, power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Understanding of commercial pools, systems, and equipment.
• Background in a related trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting or landscaping.
• Mechanic and welding experience.

Relationships
Internal: General Manager / Facilities / Finance / Food & Beverage / Guest Experience/ Operations / People & Culture / Retail / Sales & Marketing.
External: Contractors / Suppliers / Business Partners.
Organization
Any other relevant comments:
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Ability to work flexible working hours including but not limited to weekends, evenings and public holidays.

• Adhere to the Company Code of Conduct policy.
• Represent the Company well internally and externally; convey a professional and positive image of the organization and business affiliates.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions including sun and rain, hot and cold climates, indoor and outdoor work.
• To carry out all duties and responsibilities as assigned by your Direct Manager, General Manager, or any member of the Management Team.
• Adhere to the Employee Handbook content and requirements.

Smoking in the workplace is allowed in designated smoking areas only permitted by the applicable legislation of the jurisdiction.

You are required to be physically fit, physical requirements include but are not limited to:

• Walking
• Carrying
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Bending
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Squatting
• Sitting
• Standing
• Twisting
• Repetitious movement

Team member benefits:
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• Perform general facility-wide maintenance and related work on interiors, exteriors, and roofing of buildings and structures, restrooms, food buildings, and pump rooms.
• Lead and assist with daily carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical projects.
• Conduct equipment repairs related to electrical, plumbing, pumps, motors, welding, carpentry, fiberglass, and air conditioning/refrigeration.
• Perform landscaping duties as assigned, including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning, and planting.
• Perform general cleaning of the park and grounds, including pressure washing as necessary.
• Perform in-park off-season tasks such as winterization of selected pool systems and preventative maintenance/repairs.
• Complete off-season projects, including painting, repairs, and general upkeep of properties.
• Maintain records to provide an up-to-date reference trail and comply with mandated requirements.
• Report any maintenance, mechanical, and budget issues to the Director of Facilities promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and the Management Team