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Merlin Entertainments

Manages branded visitor attractions and parks

Engineering Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrlando, FL, USA$27 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least two years of vocational or technical training is required.
  • At least two years of engineering or maintenance experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to troubleshoot and maintain a wide variety of equipment and systems.
  • The candidate must have experience working with mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • The candidate must be comfortable inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment ranging from 24V DC to 480V AC.
  • The candidate must know preventative maintenance programs and inspection processes.
  • The candidate must be able to use computers and maintenance management systems effectively.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working at heights of 200 feet or more and climbing while wearing a full-body safety harness subject to a 280-pound weight limit.
  • The candidate must be able to use lifts, ladders, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
  • The candidate must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • The candidate must meet the physical requirement of weighing and maintaining less than 280 pounds due to ladder weight limitations.
  • The candidate must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • The candidate must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
  • The candidate must follow health and safety procedures and identify potential hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on rides, attractions, and site systems.
  • Conduct inspections and safety checks to ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Maintain attraction reliability while minimizing operational downtime.
  • Support ride systems, life safety systems, emergency equipment, and audio-visual installations.
  • Assist with new equipment installations, site improvements, and annual maintenance projects.
  • Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to support the guest experience.
  • Work safely and follow engineering, health, and safety procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in technical, themed entertainment, attractions, or similar environments is highly desirable.
  • A professional qualification in a mechanical or electrical discipline is preferred.

About the Company

Merlin Entertainments

Manages branded visitor attractions and parks

Merlin Entertainments operates a global portfolio of branded visitor attractions, including theme parks and experiences. It owns and runs properties such as LEGOLAND Parks, Sea Life centers, The Dungeons, Madame Tussauds, and the London Eye, combining rides, shows, and interactive experiences to attract paying visitors. The company grows by acquiring and integrating well-known brands and venues, then operating them as unified, brand-driven experiences across multiple countries. Its competitive edge comes from scale, a diverse mix of world-famous brands, and a track record of expanding via strategic acquisitions to create a broad, international attraction network. The goal is long-term growth and value creation by expanding its branded attractions footprint and improving operating performance, while staying private to focus on sustained development rather than quarterly market pressures.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Poole, United Kingdom
Founded
1999

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