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Maintenance Rides Coaster Carpenter - Full Time/Permanent

Six Flags Great America Vaughan, Ontario Six Flags Entertainment

Overview:$41.40/hour

CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal candidate will preferably be a licensed Carpenter with extensive experience and proven skills in construction/framing. This individual will be able to work with our Rides Preventative Maintenance program and be willing to learn the fundamentals of the wooden coaster field.

SCOPE OF POSITION: A “hands-on” individual who is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and installation of all carpentry needs in our Rides Maintenance Department.

BENEFITS: We proudly offer a competitive benefits package for all our permanent team members, including a robust pension plan, healthcare, annual bonus, RRSP, 3 weeks' vacation to start, disability insurance, life insurance, and more. We also offer some fun perks like passes to the Park for friends and family.

Responsibilities

  • Install, replace and upgrade new coaster track and related carpentry needs at all ride locations
  • Rebuild and/or repair ride location walkways and operator’s booths as specified
  • Daily walking and inspections of the wooden coasters and maintaining all required service records and logs
  • Make recommendations for improvements, modifications, upgrades and report findings to Foreperson on a timely basis
  • Assist with major overhauls, modifications and alterations as required
  • Ensure the safe operation of each work area and each work project
  • Assist with general cleaning, inspection and equipment maintenance as needed
  • Responsible for assisting with the daily preventative maintenance program
  • Assist with seasonal staff as required

Qualifications

  • Carpentry license required
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license (must provide driver’s abstract)
  • Must obtain TSSA license after completing the required hours
  • Diverse background troubleshooting repairs and working with scheduled upgrades and refurbishments
  • Experience in a diverse construction environment (working outdoors and with heights)
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral
  • Exposure to working from blueprints is a must
  • Ability to work 3 different shifts, weekends and holidays as required
  • Proven ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and work with deadlines
  • Ownership of tools and safety boots is a must
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
  • Required to meet the physical demands of the job including: weights of up to 23kg, frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending, crawling and ability to work with ladders
  • Ability to perform duties while working at elevated heights well in excess of 3 metres (10 feet) and competency in using fall arrest systems and Personal Protective Equipment

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