Area Ride and Show Technician, Walt Disney World

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Area Ride and Show Technician is more than just a modern day electronic technician. They respond to power outages, work with the newest in animation and electronic technology. They respond to trouble tickets within a theme park setting. The Area Ride and Show Technician is expected to have a working knowledge of various electrical and electronic devices, along with troubleshooting equipment. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

Responsibilities :

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems
• Respond to trouble tickets at a park or attraction
• Perform Startup and Shutdown procedures that may require sequencing of equipment
• Perform maintenance or set up a variable frequency drive (variable speed motor controller)
• Perform routine maintenance on animation, lighting, audio and video equipment
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electrical field
• Experience with power distribution systems up to 600 volts
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, motor controls, motor repair, VFD, solid state systems, lighting, lighting controls, hydraulic and pneumatic control circuits
• Experience with PLCs and relay logic
• An understanding of audio systems, television and/or radio repair
• The ability to read blueprints and schematics
• The ability to perform fault isolation and repair failed systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman license
• Experience working on/around high-efficiency equipment (i.e. Lasers, Xenon Lamps)
• Experience with animation troubleshooting and repair
• Ride-control systems troubleshooting and repair
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment
• Troubleshooting and repairing RF circuits, power supplies, computer-circuit cards
• An understanding of fiber optic network principles
• Knowledge of high and low voltage with an understanding of the National Electric Code

Additional Information :
Schedule Availability:

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary.

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