Wood Coaster Mechanic at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park – Denver, Colorado

JOB TITLE: Wood Coaster Mechanic

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisors

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

PAY RATE: $22.25 - $27.00 per hour

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: April 18, 2026

ANTICIPATED FILL DATE: May 18, 2026

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining, erecting, repairing, reporting, documenting and troubleshooting of Twister III wood roller coaster as well as other rides and attractions to insure their safe operation.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain, erect, repair and trouble shoot rides and attractions (in accordance with ASTM standards, as evaluated by maintenance manager or supervisor) to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

Solid working knowledge and experience in mechanics, gear reduction, pneumatics, and hydraulics, some minor electrical experience.

Must be able to trouble shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of guests and co-workers.

Ensure the rides are clean and visually and mechanically in compliance with ASTM standards, manufacturer’s specifications, and Elitch Gardens requirements.

Ensure state regulations and third party inspections are complied with and documented.

Inspect rides and attractions and notify management of any hazards that may endanger the guests or staff members.

Must be able to read, understand and implement maintenance and inspection procedures.

Keep all work areas clean, safe and professional

Maintain ride parts inventory and notify supervisor/manager of any parts or materials necessary to insure the safe continuous operation of rides and attractions.

Work in conjunction with other staff members and outside contractors in trouble shooting and solving ride related issues.

Respond to any emergency in the area and maintain control until management arrives

Operate within the policies and procedures of Elitch Gardens

Attendance must be in accordance with company policies

Perform a wide variety of duties as needed by management

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments.

Must be able to identify fastener grades and dimensions.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have basic knowledge and experience of mechanics, gear reduction, pneumatics, hydraulics and some minor electrical skills

Must be able to read, understand, document and implement maintenance and inspection procedures

Must have a valid driver’s license, High school diploma or GED

Post education or certified skill/apprenticeship programs preferred

Must be able to work alone and unsupervised at times.

May be required to work in various weather conditions.

All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol, and social security background check.

Must possess good oral and written English language and grammar skills.

Available to work over time, weekends, and holidays

Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, pick up and reach with arms.

Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste and smell.

The employee must be able to lift and move up to 80 pounds without injury.

The employee must be able to work at heights up to 200 feet above grade.

The employee must be able to distinguish color.

The employee must have specific vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus (if needed, corrective lenses must be worn while on duty).

Posse’s normal or average corrected hearing. (Defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range 500 Hz-400Hz considered normal speech frequency range). If a corrected device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty.

BENEFITS:

Paid sick leave

Free entry to the park while off-duty

Free tickets for friends and family

Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family

Employee exclusive events

Employee recognition program