Fac Oper. Svcs Hiring Event - Area Ride & Show Technician - 4/28/2026

Job ID 1338700BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Mar. 15, 2026

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Job Summary:

Facility Operating Services (FOS) Hiring Event Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Are you ready to use your maintenance skills in a fast-paced, efficient, and productive environment? We make the impossible possible. At Disney, your work will inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Walt Disney World Resort invites you to be our Guest and explore maintenance role opportunities at our upcoming Hiring Event on Tuesday April 28, 2026, from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Come talk with our recruitment team and learn more about our FOS Maintenance Teams who provide excellent service and support to all of Walt Disney World! This event is open to the public and will focus on finding talent for maintenance roles. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to apply and interview on site. Some candidates may even be hired on-the-spot!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about what it is like to make unforgettable memories for our Guests! Candidates are encouraged to apply online prior to the event; however, computers will be available at the event to complete applications.

Roles may include:

Full Time Electronic Ride & Show Technicians

Full Time requires full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $33.40 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The Disney Aspire Program! Earn your education for free! Eligible hourly Cast Members may receive 100% upfront paid tuition!

Event Details
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Walt Disney World Casting Services Center
1515 E Buena Vista Dr.
Orlando, Florida 32821
Check-In at the podium at the top of the ramp.

To reduce wait time, it is strongly encouraged that you apply in advance
Process may take up to three hours to complete

Parking: You may be required to show a valid photo ID. If asked, please advise the attendant that you are attending the Walt Disney World Job Fair. Please park in the Grapefruit Parking Garage at no cost to you.

Please note: If you are not able to attend our in-person job fair, no worries! Please click on the link below to apply for the role in your area of interest and attend a virtual interview offered 7 days a week!

Full Time Electronic Area Ride & Show Technician, if you are interested, please complete an application Click Here to Apply: Area Ride and Show Technician, Walt Disney World

Responsibilities:

Maintenance Responsibilities
At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through applying and developing innovative technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Area Ride & Show Technician (Electronic Tech)
The Area Ride and Show Technician is more than just a modern day electronic technician. They respond to power outages, work with the newest in animation and electronic technology and resolve trouble tickets within a theme park setting. In this role you're expected to have a solid knowledge of various electrical and electronic devices, along with troubleshooting equipment. They should have experience working with PLCs, VFDs and voltage up to 600v. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

Picture yourself where you would have the opportunity to:
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems
Respond to trouble tickets at a park or attraction
Perform Startup and Shutdown procedures that may require sequencing of equipment
Perform maintenance or set up a variable frequency drive (variable speed motor controller)
Perform routine maintenance on animation, lighting, audio and video equipment

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years' experience in the electrical field
Experience with power distribution systems up to 600 volts
Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, motor controls, motor repair, VFD, solid state systems, lighting, lighting controls, hydraulic and pneumatic control circuits
Experience with PLCs and relay logic
An understanding of audio systems, television and/or radio repair
Read blue prints and schematics
The ability to perform fault isolation and repair failed systems
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Preferred Qualifications:

Journeyman license
Experience working on/around high-efficiency equipment (i.e., Lasers, Xenon Lamps)
Experience with animation troubleshooting and repair
Ride-control systems troubleshooting and repair
Knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment
Troubleshooting and repairing RF circuits, power supplies, computer-circuit cards
An understanding of fiber optic network principles
Knowledge of high and low voltage with an understanding of the National Electric Code

Additional Information:

Schedule Availability:
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

Submitting your Application:
After clicking “Apply for this job” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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