Ride Electrician
Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Salary details: 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, Union City , Ride Electrician, Engineering , Santa Clara, California
