Filtration Mechanic

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, wed love to have you join our team!

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we’d love to have you join our team!

What you get to do

• Monitor and ensure normal operation of all systems and processes remotely on control systems and by routine inspection rounds. Effectively identify abnormalities and issues with operations and equipment.

• Collect water samples from all assigned systems and perform designated water chemistry tests. Be able to interpret water quality results and make chemical adjustments per established protocols.

• Provide timely and efficient communication with issues and needed repairs to designated supervisors, automation technicians, pump mechanics, and general maintenance services.

• Maintain appropriate records of all activities performed during shift.

• Perform all basic assigned tasks as part of the regular preventative maintenance program for all equipment.

• Perform basic filter, pump, valve, and piping maintenance and repairs.

• Perform and assist with general maintenance of park facilities.

• Comply with all department and corporate safety guidelines and procedures.

• Practice safe work habits, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain highest standards of work area cleanliness both in the life support systems and display areas.

• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification.

• Have knowledge and experience of basic mechanics or previous experience as a filtration operator.

• At least 1-year operational experience in an aquatic life support facility or other water treatment facility.

• Knowledge of water analysis and the ability to make the necessary adjustments to maintain water balance.

• Understanding of the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of various types of pumps and related equipment.

• Ability to assess scope of work for a job, develop list of materials, parts, and equipment, etc.

• Experienced in the use and care of all basic hand tools and specialty tools.

• Ability to interpret piping system layouts, make up and glue all types of PVC pipe.

• Ability to meet all legal, company and department training requirements.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to complete provided CPR training/certification.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to frequently lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Must be comfortable being in and around water in varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to access the tops of filters and basins.

• Must be comfortable being around and using chemicals such as chlorine and acid with proper PPE.

• Have basic math skills.

• Be available to work varying day and overnight shifts or hours based on park hours and/or needs; i.e. be able to work shifts starting and ending at any time during a 24-hour day.

What else is important

• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights.

• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, bending, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine