Theme Park Lead Painter

Description

You’re part of a proud tradition when you work with us at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. From our humble beginnings in 1946 as Santa Claus Land, America’s first theme park has grown into a world-class attraction in the heart of Santa Claus, Indiana. Holiday World’s top-ranked coasters and attractions, along with its lovingly restored and maintained classic rides, are matched only by Splashin’ Safari water park—the Water Coaster Capital of the world. Since 1946, the parks have been owned and operated by the Koch family, and that makes all the difference. When you work for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, we treat you like family because we are a family.

The Lead Painter is a full-time position and is the second-in-command for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Paint Shop. This professional should be capable of taking on the non-administrative duties of the Manager in their absence and able to perform all tasks as needed to support the effective operation of the department. The Lead Painter may be given the responsibility of supervising a small crew of painters in the completion of assigned projects and may also help delegate work to ensure successful completion. A Lead Painter prepares walls and other surfaces for painting, is skilled in upholstery and fiberglass work, and may also be involved in purchasing and managing inventory. This role makes on-site preparations for building scaffolding and the covering of fixtures and will fill cracks and holes with appropriate material like plaster. The Lead Painter is responsible for seeing projects through from prep to finish, ensuring a “like new” look to keep the park, equipment and facilities polished and presentable for its Guests. Lead Painters possess strong attention to detail in completing their duties. 

Painters are also eligible for our skill-based pay program! This compensation program allows our Part & Full-Time Maintenance Team to increase their rate of pay by developing their knowledge and skills at our parks through the completion of certifications and cross-training in other departments.

Safety and Environmental Performance

• Lead the safety effort by personal example
• Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assist employees and assure Guest satisfaction 
• Use and maintain Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s equipment and property in the appropriate manner
• Always follow instructions of posted safety signs and warnings to ensure your personal well-being
• Immediately report all injuries to your direct supervisor, management on duty, or the Full-Time Safety Team 
• “Safety First” is not just a slogan – it must be our #1 priority!

Work Requirements

• Lead other painters with painting buildings, structures, pools, slides, fences, parking lots, and attractions, etc. 
• Lead painting tasks in a safe manner as a team member of the paint shop staff
• Prepare surfaces for painting using hand tools, power wash equipment, and sand-blasting equipment etc.
• Wash, wax, upholster rides and attractions
• Repair fiberglass ride vehicles and slides and repair upholstery 
• Work with hand tools to disassemble and reassemble parts
• Repair tears and holes in waterpark vinyl boats
• Repair water slides by caulking seams to ensure leaks are repaired
• Order paint, materials, and supplies and maintain proper records
• Work with solvents, paints, cleaners, wax, glue and cement, and fiberglass
• Mix paint to match existing colors and to meet color specifications
• Spray paint rides using spray booth equipment
• Use artistic talent to hand paint specialty items
• Work with the graphic artist to create, build, and paint signs
• Maintain paint color records
• Perform housekeeping tasks to keep the paint shop clean
• During the operating season, perform inspections of rides and attractions
• Prepare written ride inspection reports
• Measure and stripe parking lot spots
• Utilize carpentry tools to build wooden coaster seats
• Utilize auto-body painting techniques to complete work on rides and park vehicles
• Install lights and sensors on fiberglass attractions
• Attend and participate at training seminars offered by the company, if needed
• Work safely and comply with all safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned 

 Experience/Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; Associate or Technical degree in related field preferred
• Industrial or commercial painting experience is preferred
• Spray booth painting experience preferred
• Ability to use hand tools and hand power tools
• Artistic paint skills for hand painting applications
• Ability to properly use a respirator and pass a full-face respirator fit test
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to wear PPE
• Dependable attendance record
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work full-time and weekends
• Acceptable pre-employment drug screen, and background check 

Physical Requirements 

• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, and reach high and low
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, capable of identifying colors
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work at heights 150 feet above ground
• Ability to work in sunny, hot, cold, windy, rainy, noisy environments, and confined spaces 

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari offers competitive wages and benefits, including a generous 401(k) match, bonus program, PTO accrual program, tuition discounts, and reimbursements, free season passes and tickets, and much more! 

Requirements

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

For the safety of our Guests and our staff, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari conducts background checks on all applicants aged 18 or older and we follow all federal and state laws, FCRA regulations and EEOC guidance regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process. Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee from employment.