What are the responsibilities and job description for the White Water - Maintenance, Water Tester (Seasonal, 2025) position at Silver Dollar City?
Job Summary:
The Water Tester position maintains and repairs buildings and grounds, tests water quality in pools and attractions, and provides routine maintenance tests of rides for daily operation by performing the following duties.
This position starts 04/12/2025 and ends 09/01/2025.
Must be at least 18 years of age
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.
- Performs routine maintenance of buildings.
- Repairs or replaces brick, stone, and concrete.
- Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines and equipment.
- Assists in unloading and storing supplies.
- Tests chlorine content and PH value of water with water testing kit and completes daily log of test results.
- Does daily maintenance check of all attractions to ensure safe and timely opening of the facility to the public and completes the daily log of maintenance checks.
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
- Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Read and interpret written information.
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Able to communicate efficiently
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.
- The ability to lift and/or move 40 pounds frequently to 100 pounds maximum
- The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuously
- The ability to work in extreme weather frequently
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day
- The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions continuously
- The ability to work at a rapid speed frequently
- The ability to use equipment such as power saws, drills, impact wrenches, sanders, golf carts, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
Work Environment:
A Water Tester works primarily outdoors inside a water park environment, with occasional indoor tasks in office spaces, communal rooms, and maintenance shops. The role involves exposure to various weather conditions, uneven terrain, and moderate to high noise levels, often working independently. Water Testers use a variety of tools including radios to communicate and ensure adherence to safety protocols. The role will also work with a variety of pool chemical agents and testing methods to ensure water quality standards are met. Work includes collaboration with teams and mentors, with a focus on ensuring safety for guests and employees.
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