Full Time Maintenance Technician
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation · Arlington, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (industrial) in Arlington, TX.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 167 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 33%
- Welding 29%
- Root cause 26%
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Full description from Six Flags Entertainment CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Oversee the operational functions related to water quality including filtration, circulation, and chemical systems
- ◆Perform daily inspection of facility equipment, physical plant, and conduct pre-opening and closing procedures for all water rides.
- ◆Responds to maintenance related calls during park operation and ensure pH levels and sanitation standards are within standard and properly documented
- ◆Assists in the maintenance and overhaul of the rides including repair and replacement of equipment
- ◆Adhere to all department and company safety policies
- ◆Must be able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to heat and sun.
- ◆All other duties as assigned
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Overview: The Maintenance Technician is Responsible for the proper maintenance of all rides, pools, infrastructure, equipment, water quality, and general maintenance at Hurricane Harbor Arlington.
Reports to
Manager of Maintenance
The ideal candidate must possess
- •At least 3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in either a waterpark or a theme park
- •A varied skill set including a general knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry
- •Experience in performing minor electrical repairs and maintenance preferred
- •The ability to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends
- •The ability to physically climb stairs and ladders to the top of ride towers and structures, able to lift up to 50 pounds, to stand for extended periods of time, and to walk the park on a continual basis. Should not have a fear of heights
- •Self-motivation and the ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision
- •Basic computer skills
- •Certification as either an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or must obtain such within 6 months
- •A valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record