Silver Dollar City - Maintenance & Construction, Electrician (Year Round)

Job Summary:

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical systems in the buildings and around the park. You will be required to conduct general maintenance inspections, perform routine electrical maintenance, install electrical, and respond to electrical issues.

Silver Dollar City is one of America’s Top Theme Parks. Our guests travel from all around the country to experience our internationally awarded 1880s-style theme park with over 40 thrilling rides and attractions, 18 restaurants, 60 shops, live concerts and shows that all sits atop of Marvel Cave.

This is a Full-Time Year-Round Position. Please submit a resume. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

Include the following.  Other duties may be assigned to assist the team. 

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, or preventative maintenance to a wide variety of electrical systems according to code.
• Reads work orders and executes them efficiently in a safe manner, and according to code.
• Study blueprints and schematics, and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment. Plan layout to install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment depending on the local codes and job specifications.
• Regularly inspects and evaluates electrical system failures and provides immediate and long-term corrective action.
• Diagnose common electrical system failures and provide immediate and long-term corrective action.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble or replace defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, motors, and appliances using hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys, and routine reports as directed.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.
• Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
• Must be proficient with electrical tools, materials, and equipment.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to tolerate a year-round outdoor environment; cold and hot temperatures.
• Ability to withstand heights, climb stairs, walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work at heights from ladders and/or aerial lifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds (assisted).
• Must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend instructions and communicate in English.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E Driver's License or resident state equivalent.
• Basic computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA system.
• Must be to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Preferred Education and Experience:  

• Master Electrician/Journeyman Electrician license.
• 3 – 5 years of previous related experience and/or technical training in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical certification or higher-level education desired.
• Continuing education and training by becoming certified in one or more specific skills as determined by leadership.
• General programmable logic controller (PLCs).
• General knowledge in the National Electeric Code, state, and local building codes.
• Ability to read technical designs and blueprints.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
• Proof of current certification in any related field or equipment-handling certificates.
• Proof of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour course completion.

Physical Requirements:

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

• Must be able to lift 50 and 100 pounds (assisted).
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete.
• Must be able to tolerate an outdoor environment; cold and hot temperatures.
• Ability to withstand heights, climb stairs, walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• Ability to remember locations, understand, and carry instructions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:  

The work environment for an electrician is active, hands-on, and physically demanding, requiring work in both indoor and outdoor settings throughout the year. The role involves exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, moderate to high noise levels, high places, moving mechanical parts, and potential electrical hazards. Tasks often require climbing, lifting heavy equipment, and working with tools and machinery in tight or elevated spaces. Electricians must follow strict safety protocols, use specialized tools, and work both independently and collaboratively to maintain and repair electrical systems. Protective gear and flexibility with work hours are essential.

Benefits Offered  

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents. 
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones. 
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions. 
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates) 
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees. 
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not. 
• Free Tuition - Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at  https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner 

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits 

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans