Maintenance Technician - Painter

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Facilities General Maintenance Technician with Painting experience to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Maintenance Technician Painter, you will be responsible for performing all facets of facility maintenance installation, replacement, repairs and preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment and systems. Along with utilizing your painting abilities for special projects, you may work on varying coating applications.  If you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, like a fast-paced job, and seek hands-on learning, our Parks and Resorts team invites you to apply today.   

Pay

$24.69 - $30.86 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Perks at Kennedy Space Center

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests. 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

Responsibilities 

• Perform a range of installation, preventive, and repair maintenance, including inspections and cleaning. 
• Complete a range of electrical, mechanical, and electronic checks, repairs, and installations. 
• Replace and paint floors, ceilings, ceiling tiles, doors, drywall, and similar items. 
• Secure loose molding, base, trim and check proper mechanical operation of doors and similar units. 
• Select premixed paints or color matches, and mix required portions of pigment and oil. 
• Smooth surfaces, remove old paint, and protect surfaces during painting.  
• Drive a company vehicle around the property to work areas. 

Qualifications 

• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
• High school diploma or GED, completion of apprenticeship or technical school is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable professional paint experience.
• Familiar with computerized maintenance management system to enter working hours and notes. 
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NASA badge. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to wear appropriate safety PPE, such as fall protection, respirator, hearing protection, safety glasses, face shield or goggles.
• Exposure to heat, dirt, dust, noise, fumes, wetness, paint, and solvents.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolds, or high lift.
• Ability to read and interpret codes and blueprints.
• Ability to lift, carry or manipulate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Shift Details 

Day shiftEvening shiftHolidaysWeekends

Who We Are 

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.