Ride Electrician
Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: December 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Salary details: $39/hr. - $55/hr. based on skills and
industry experience. - Level 1: $39 - $43/hr. - Level 2: $44 -
$50/hr. - Level 3: $50 - $55/hr. Job Status/Type: Full-time,
year-round Position Level: Mid to Senior Level Shift/Schedule
Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including
nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Inspects, maintains, and repairs rides and electrical equipment as
assigned. Performs related duties as required such as down time
calls, ongoing maintenance, installations, and annual projects from
the Ride Electrical operation. Benefits: · 3 weeks paid PTO which
increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays) · Multiple
medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental &
vision coverage · 401K match · Maintenance-specific scholarships
available · FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks! Perks: ·
Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration · Complimentary
tickets for friends and family · Discounts on food and park
merchandise · Full-time and part-time employee events and
gatherings, and more! Responsibilities: - Ensures the proper
electrical maintenance and safe operating condition of all park
rides. - Performs inspection, maintenance, troubleshoots and
repairs electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer,
and PLC. - Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical work on
rides, ride control systems, computer, and PLC. - Installs
electrical conduit and wiring; cleans electrical equipment and
components; maintains controls and motors on rides; maintains ride
lighting; maintains ride solid state drives. - Modifies
electrical/electronic systems as needed to ensure ride safety and
efficiency. - Reviews technical documents, blueprints, schematics,
catalogs, etc., as needed to support ride maintenance, repair, and
rehabilitation work. - Prepares and/or maintains inspection sheets,
daily work records, downtime records, modification forms, various
other reports, records, logs, etc. - Performs all work in
accordance with department policies and procedures, regulations,
plans and specifications, and standards of quality and safety. -
Refers to policies and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals,
technical manuals and diagrams, ride manuals, vendor catalogs, etc.
- Orders and assists in maintaining inventory of supplies, parts
and materials. - Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and proper
working condition; maintains a clean and safe work area. -
Interacts with and communicates with various groups and
individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers
and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors,
etc. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Minimum
of 4-6 years of experience as an electrician, including 2 years
working in a similar industrial or commercial environment. - Must
meet state certifications and/or licensing. - Capable of performing
most complex inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs
of electrical work on rides, ride control systems, computer, and
PLC. Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical work on rides,
ride control systems, computer, and PLC. - Strong knowledge of
electrical theory, methods, practices, terminology, tools, and
materials used in electrical maintenance. Excellent skills in
working with blueprints, diagrams, and sketches. - Must be
comfortable working at heights up to 250ft. - Highly skilled at
working on electrical components of park rides. Effective verbal
and written communication skills. - High school graduate or
equivalent. Electrical field education or 2-year Certificate
preferred. Training in Electrical/industrial engineering and
demonstrated expertise in drafting software such as Vector works or
Auto CAD.
Keywords: California's Great America, Redwood City , Ride Electrician, Engineering , Santa Clara, California
