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Palace Playland is a great place to work; we have fun in the sun! We are currently scheduled to start accepting applications for the 2010 season for the week of April Vacation. During the week of April 19th we will be scheduling interviews for various positions available at the park for the summer season.
If you are a previous employee that has worked for us in the summer of 2009 and have questions regarding your paychecks, bonus, W-2, Electronic Enrollment, make a mailing address change, or to just say Hi! please email us: employment@palaceplayland.com

Positions Available

Palace Playland hires over one hundred fifty (150) employees for the spring and summer months who are age 16 and older. Our operating schedule runs from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Positions include the following:

  • Customer Service ~ Friendly and outgoing. Responsible for assisting quests with questions and concerns. Process Season Pass sales and assist completing Custom Service Reports. Excellent cash skills along with communication and people skills necessary. Must be familiar with the attractions and the surrounding area. Prior Palace Playland experience is preferred.
  • Ticket Booth ~ The first employees our guests meet. Friendly and outgoing. Excellent cash skills along with communication and people skills are necessary. Must be familiar with the attractions and the surrounding area. Prior Palace Playland experience is preferred.
  • Ride Operation ~ Being personable and safety conscious are important qualities while operating a ride. Minimum ages 16 or 18 year old, vary by position.
  • Light Maintenance ~ Keeps our facility and grounds looking their best. Constant survey of trash pick up, litter and restroom cleanliness, etc. A key role at our park! Guests will keep coming back to a spotless park!
  • Arcade Assistant ~ Keep the games in the arcade operational and clean, assisting guests when needed. Friendly and outgoing while in a loud, fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Arcade Redemption ~ Help our guests with their purchases using tickets/coupons. Friendly and team oriented a necessity, Math, communication, people skills.
  • Amusement Park Mechanic ~ Involves set up and tear down of amusement rides. Use of various tools for basic mechanical processes. Possibility of welding, electrical or hydraulic works depending upon experience level. Heavy lifting may be required, use of ladders and climbing to heights of 50 feet + are required. Crawling under structures into relatively small and possibly enclosed area also required.
Work Schedule

We work on a set schedule from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day that allows you to plan your summer's activities. Your scheduled work days and your days off remain the same throughout the summer season. We rarely close because of weather and therefore expect all scheduled employees to be present and punctual.

Extended Time Off ~ we will work with you, however, you must provide two weeks written notice and have it approved by our personnel director. This is extremely important for the smooth operation of the park, please be responsible. Keep in mind time off may affect your Bonus.

Grooming Policy

Conforming to our grooming policy is a requirement for employment. Your portrayal of our uniform is important to the image we are looking to create. 

For Females, some of our grooming policies are:

  • Moderate makeup and jewelry

  • Skirts and shorts must be appropriate length

For males, some our grooming policies are:

  • Beards, mustaches and sideburns are acceptable provided they are moderate in length and are neatly trimmed.

  • Small, tasteful earrings are allowed

Both males and females:

  • Tattoos must be concealed by clothing

  • Hairstyles (a natural color) must be kept neat and clean and if long, secured back out of your eyes while operating a ride

  • Body Piercing (other than ears) must be removed or concealed when in uniform.

At Palace Playland you'll have the opportunity to work with our European exchange students and learn a little bit about other parts of the world. As part of your employee package you can earn free unlimited ride passes to the park, purchase discount ride tickets and merchandise, earn bonus dollars for your excellent performance, and be eligible to receive free passes to other amusement parks. If your not here, you're missing all the FUN!
Applications are available by:
*Download and Print
*Pick one up at our arcade (Click here for Operating Schedule)
*Request an Application to be mailed
Email, fax or mail us your application, please see our contact information provided.
Palace Playland
PO Box 355
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Ph (207) 934-2001
Fx (207) 934-4214
Email palaceplayland@gmail.com
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