Alarm Technician I (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world.

If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do :

• Performs maintenance of all fire protection equipment.
• Responsible for annual inspections at each location.
• Must have the ability to perform as a team member in job specific tasks.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks assigned within time constraints implied by park guidelines.
• Must have electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Must perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all fire systems.
• Must keep working areas neat, clean, and tidy.
• Must perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment, to include all fire and security and Head End Interface equipment.
• This position requires dependable performance in terms of attendance, performance, acceptance of assignments, and strict adherence to all safety policies and requirements.
• Must be able to work well as a team player and interact well within a group.
• Must be able to work all shifts and weekends.
• Must be familiar and able to operate tools of trade including VOM, tone generator, and amplifiers, etc.
• Must be able to read, troubleshoot blueprints and installation drawings.

What it takes to succeed :

• Must be at least 18 year old
• Must possess proficient use of the English language.
• Basic mathematical skills are required, as well as adequate reading and writing skills.
• Nicet Fire Alarm Systems Level I or 4 years experience in an industrial environment.
• Working Knowledge of National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72
• Familiar with ADT Unimode and Focus 200 systems. Notifier 640 systems.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services ES Technician (in Virginia).
• Valid local driver’s license.

Essential skills / abilities and experience :

• Ability to understand operation of addressable and Zone Base equipment.
• Ability to diagnose electrical problems in hard wired and software circuits.
• Must be able to pass all competency tests offered.
• Must be a self-motivator with good initiative and flexibility. Should be able to organize and plan daily workload with little supervision and possess good communication skills.
• Should possess good interpersonal skills and communicative abilities.
• Must be able to work well as a team player and interact well within a group.

Physical Demands :

• This position is physically demanding.
• Requires full mobility, including ability to walk, sit, stand, stoop, climb, push, pull, bend, and squat.
• Must be able to lift items 50 pounds to 100 pounds safely.
• Must be able to stand on ladders for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb up various heights (200+ feet) on all types of ladders to reach rooftops, Ride lifts, etc.

The perks of the position :

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer :

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.