With spring break and summer rapidly approaching, water parks are sure to be a vacation destination. Fortunately, folks like Seth Davis will be there to make sure everything is running in tip-top shape.
Davis is the Maintenance Manager at Magic Springs Water Park and has been for a year and a half. Davis started at Magic Springs as a ride tech before moving up to lead tech four years later. Needless to say, Davis is a well-rounded manager overseeing park operations.
Davis outlines a normal day as the Maintenance Manager at Magic Springs.
“I get with my team, and we start our day off by adding makeup water to all our pools. We will then start checking our pool chemistry and adding chemicals as needed. Then, we skim all pools and backwash. Also, we check our pool chemistry throughout the operating day and adjust it accordingly. Once the park closes for the operating season, we start our yearly maintenance projects,” Davis said.
Davis outlines some skills that a water park maintenance manager might need to get the job done.
“Having sharp mathematical skills, being mechanically inclined with changing pumps and motors, having some plumbing knowledge and working well with others,” Davis said. He also recommends being able to withstand extreme heat, being a strong swimmer and being in good physical health, due to constantly lifting loads and equipment over 50 pounds.
Davis has learned an important lesson in his position.
“There is a lot more that needs to happen behind the scenes than you realize before the park can even be opened to guests,” Davis said.
Finally, Davis offers a word of advice to individuals hoping to work in a similar position as him.
“You have to be flexible — be able to adjust changes [and] plans to accommodate weather, deadlines, shipping, etc.,” Davis said. “Be good to people, and you’ll learn how to work with them, too.”
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