Amusement Worker

Job description

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. Sell and collect tickets/fees; erect, take down, oper-ate/attend and maintain equipment/rides/food concessions/games; make change; assist patrons. Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures. Assist patrons entering or exiting amusement rides. Prepare food in fryer including, fried Oreos, twinkies, cheesecake, cookie dough, french fries and funnel cakes. Prepare savory food on grill such as turkey legs, pizza and corn dogs. Set up - stock/clean and ready for service, tear down - pack up stock and close down booth, heavy lifting and physically mobile, operate amusement rides, games and concession booths.

Hours, schedule and days vary – Sample shift 10:00am – 7:00pm with 1-hour unpaid break; 35-48hrs./wk., extra hours may be required or available, may include weekends and holidays (i.e., hours, days, schedule, location, and work positions) vary. Work needs are not guaranteed per day, per week, per schedule, per location, or per worker, e.g., rainouts, brief periods without scheduled events, event dates and hours set by agreement with sponsor and subject to change and unforeseen cancellations.

$17.42/hr. In New Jersey, an overtime premium will be paid when required by Federal, State, or local law, including at time-and-a-half after 40 hours per workweek. Generally, when overtime is available it will be paid at $26.13/hr. based on locality the work is performed and the base rate of pay offered per hour. May increase wages for performance/tenure or changes in market conditions. No education or experience required. Weekly pay, single workweek used for computing wages. On the job training provided.

Daily Transportation provided to worksite from optional employee housing at no cost to the worker. Work is performed outside in all weather.

Employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies and equipment required to perform job. Required uniform provided at no cost to worker.

Special Requirements

The job requires that the applicant be qualified, ready, willing, able, and available to perform during the entire employment at the designated worksites under adverse weather; to enter into and comply with employment contracts; to follow workplace rules; and to meet job performance standards. Must comply with grooming requirements and dress code. Subject to discharge for cause. Must be willing to work up to 7days/wk. Post-employment/post-injury or incident and reasonable suspicion drug test required, cost paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, US and foreign/H2B. Applicants must cooperate with and complete job application and interview truthfully.