Sandcastle-Water Quality Technician

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

Sandcastle is the only waterpark in the Pittsburgh area and has been open for over 35 years. This world-class oasis along the banks of the Monongahela River offers scenic views and more fun than you can imagine.

We Are Currently Looking For A:

Sandcastle-Water Quality Technician

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Water Quality Technician responsibilities include testing the pool water to ensure levels are up to standard and ensuring pool cleanliness. This position also monitors the operation of pool pumps and filters to ensure that the park maintains clean and safe water attractions for our guests to enjoy.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in water treatment, the mechanical trades, engineering, chemistry, biology & environmental sciences, or the amusement & hospitality industries. If you just really like pools as much as we do that works too!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work safely around all assigned pools and related buildings to perform a variety of maintenance-related tasks
• Maintain correct water levels in each pool
• Test pool water to ensure levels are up to standard.
• Ensure pool cleanliness are up to regulatory standards
• Record data being collected during water testing
• Monitor the operation of pool pumps and filters
• Keep pool buildings safe, clean, stocked & organized
• All other duties as assigned by leadership
  
  

Education And Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered
• 1 years previous work experience at a waterpark, swimming pool, or other aquatics-related facility is a plus
  
  

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 pounds or more
• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to water and pool cleaning chemicals
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
• Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorized equipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases
• Subject to bloodborne pathogens; Proper PPE is required in these situations.
  
  

Team Member Benefits:

Working at Sandcastle is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Sandcastle employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Palace Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Sandcastle and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
  
  

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Sandcastle. Apply today!

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!