Merlin Entertainments

Facilities, Lead Tech

Location (Country-State-City) US-MO-Kansas City, MO
Job ID
2026-13798
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
At Will (US Only)
Location Name
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

What you'll bring to the team

Keep the Magic Running Behind the Scenes!

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and ensuring everything operates safely and efficiently? We're looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining our attractions, facilities, and building systems.

In this position, you'll help deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring our rides, equipment, and facilities remain safe, reliable, and operating at peak performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a variety of systems and equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be available to work a schedule that can vary based on business needs, but typically runs from 7am to 8:30pm (in two shifts) including weekends and holidays. 

What You'll Be Doing

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include:

  • Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining attraction rides and equipment.
  • Diagnosing and repairing electrical and control devices.
  • Completing work orders, inspections, adjustments, and repairs.
  • Installing and replacing items such as light bulbs, projector lamps, doors, and other facility components.
  • Performing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Repairing and painting interior walls, hanging fixtures, and assembling furniture.
  • Installing and maintaining data cabling, computer outlets, and networking connections.
  • Monitoring and maintaining building systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operating a variety of hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively.
  • Identifying, correcting, and reporting safety concerns or fire hazards.
  • Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas.
  • Supporting other maintenance-related projects and duties as assigned.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

  • Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work around moving mechanical equipment.
  • Climb ladders and work at heights of up to 20 feet.
  • Work in environments with elevated noise levels.
  • Safely handle and work around chemicals, dust, and maintenance-related materials using appropriate protective equipment.
  • Work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operational needs require.
 
This is what we do every day. Our 31,000+ awesome colleagues create and play together to spark the imaginations of children and LEGO® fans of all ages, all around the world. 
 
Just imagine being part of this – playing with ideas, creating magical experiences, and learning while growing and building your dream career. 

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Basic carpentry techniques and tools.
    • Computer hardware, cabling, and networking systems.
    • Safe work practices, maintenance procedures, and equipment operation.
  • Ability to:
    • Troubleshoot and repair a variety of facility and equipment issues.
    • Follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Manage multiple priorities and complete assignments efficiently.
    • Build positive working relationships with team members across the organization.

Benefits

 

🎉 Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 🎉

🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡
🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!
💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.
📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.
🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!
Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨

Workplace - Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. 
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. 
 
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. 
 
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. 
 
Just imagine building your dream career.   Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today. 
 
 
Merlin Entertainments are facilitating the LEGO Group’s recruitment process for this role as part of a transitional service agreement with the LEGO Group. 

 

 

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Pay Range

USD $23.00/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.