This is a Year-Round Position. Resume Required with Application.
Job Summary: As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the new construction and maintenance of electrical systems throughout the park. You will be required to conduct general maintenance inspections, perform routine electrical maintenance, install electrical, and respond to electrical issues. Silver Dollar City is one of America’s Top Theme Parks. Our guests travel from all around the country to experience our internationally awarded 1880s-style theme park with over 40 thrilling rides and attractions, 18 restaurants, 60 shops, live concerts and shows that all sits atop of Marvel Cave.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following along with other assigned duties as needed
- Perform installation, maintenance, repair, or preventative maintenance to a wide variety of electrical systems according to code.
- Reads work orders and executes them efficiently in a safe manner, and according to code.
- Study blueprints and schematics, and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment. Plan layout to install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment depending on the local codes and job specifications.
- Regularly inspects and evaluates electrical system failures and provides immediate and long-term corrective action.
- Diagnose common electrical system failures and provide immediate and long-term corrective action.
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble or replace defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, motors, and appliances using hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance.
- Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys, and routine reports as directed.
- Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
- Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.
- Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
- Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
- Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
- Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
- Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
- Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
- Additional responsibilities will include installation, repair, and maintenance of all utilities, including HVAC, Mechanical, fire alarm, and Plumbing systems as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
- Must be proficient with electrical tools, materials, and equipment.
- Must be able to work-days, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to tolerate a year-round outdoor environment; cold and hot temperatures.
- Ability to withstand heights, climb stairs, walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work at heights from ladders and/or aerial lifts.
- Must be able to work on construction sites with uneven terrain
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds (assisted).
- Must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend instructions and communicate in English.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E Driver's License or resident state equivalent.
- Ability to read technical designs and blueprints
- Basic computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA system.
- Must be to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Master Electrician/Journeyman Electrician license.
- 3 – 5 years of previous related experience and/or technical training in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical certification or higher-level education desired.
- Continuing education and training by becoming certified in one or more specific skills as determined by leadership.
- General knowledge in the National Electric Code, state, and local building codes.
- Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
- Proof of current certification in any related field or equipment-handling certificates.
- Proof of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour course completion.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds frequently to 100 pounds maximum.
- The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, concrete.
- The ability to work in extreme weather.
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
- The ability to remember locations, understand and carry instructions.
- The ability to safely climb ladders, hills and stairs.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an outdoor amusement park environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise, and active ride systems. Duties take place in both shop and field settings, including control rooms, rooftops, lift hills, backstage areas, and confined or elevated spaces. The role involves working near energized electrical systems, moving mechanical equipment, and pneumatic/hydraulic components while using computers, diagnostic tools, and required PPE. This position may require responding to after-hours operational needs and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure the safe and reliable operation of ride systems.
Benefits Offered:
- Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you
and your dependents.
- Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
- Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry
Dates)
- Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
- Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
- Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more atௗௗhttps://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner
See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer
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