Disney World Hiring More Cast Members. In our ongoing coverage of job openings, we have a few new listings that Disney has posted. Lifeguards to Housekeeping to Plumbing, and a few in between. Most jobs start between $14.00 and go up from there. Nothing starts lower. Disney has worked out a deal with most unions to be at a $15.00 min wage starting and will be implemented by the end of this year.

We are very excited to see so many Cast members being called back, and new jobs being posted. According to Josh D’Amaro Disneyland had an 80% return of Cast members who were furloughed last year. Below we have listed just a few of the Jobs available and the qualifications needed. Click this LINK to see the job postings and apply.

Related: Universal Orlando hiring over 2000 team members

Disney World Hiring – Area Mech Plumber:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Area Mech Plumber is responsible for routine and corrective maintenance in all aspects of plumbing throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. The Area Mech Plumber is familiar with plumbing tools and equipment. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

Responsibilities:

• Perform installation and repair of copper, PVC, and cast iron pipe
• Conduct general plumbing to include servicing, repair, and replacement of valves, water closets, urinals, faucets, sinks, etc.
• Respond to trouble calls or tickets for plumbing concerns
• Operate waste line cleaning equipment including K-50, K-60, K-1500
• Operate a high-pressure sewer truck
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Four years’ minimum experience as a journeyman plumber
• Experience with pumps, to include troubleshooting, rebuilding and replacement
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, materials list and develop prints for permit submittals
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Related: Universal Orlando hiring with $750 sign-on bonus

Disney World Hiring – Warehouse Specialist 2:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for the receiving, handling and stocking merchandise along with using handheld technology. The Warehouse Specialist is familiar with power operated equipment and warehouse environment. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and stock merchandise using a handheld device
• Use powered equipment such as a forklift or power jack to pick an order
• Palletize and ship material
• Load and unload delivery trucks using a forklift
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials, keeping an keen eye out for damage
• Inventory or count material in the warehouse
• Input inventory data in to the SAP inventory management tool
• Track and maintain proper inventory counts within recommended quantities and keep parts and/or tool areas neat and orderly
• Properly fill out and process requisitions to order necessary stock
• Label, sort, and wrap packing material • Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and twist to manage inventory
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Successfully complete all required training, including the use of industrial trucks (such as forklifts and Power Pallet Jacks,) and safety training such as HAZMAT and Safety in Motion
• Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal, and work at a sustained pace throughout your shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in sustained hot or cold temperatures over the course of a shift
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Disney World Hiring – Lifeguard- Part Time, Walt Disney World:

Lifeguards are focused on ensuring the safety of our Guests by enforcing policies, rules, and regulations of Recreation locations while also answering Guest questions. Lifeguards provides guidance to Guests, problem-solving, and work in a cooperative team environment. Lifeguards will maintain the general cleanliness of the pool areas, including removing towels and arranging chairs & tables. Lifeguard Cast Members respond to various incidents and will be trained on Infant, Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to respond to Guest and Cast emergencies.

The new hire will receive paid training to obtain their Lifeguards certification through Ellis and Associates, Inc. The certification training is conducted over three consecutive days.

Lifeguard Hosts and Hostesses receive a starting rate of $14.25/hour for shallow water, and $15.25/hour for deep water.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Guests in recreational areas and provide constant surveillance of pool areas to ensure Guest safety and act as a first responder to emergency situations
• Enforce policies, rules and regulations of the Recreation locations
• Participate in regular in-service training
• Perform life saving techniques, C.P.R and first aid procedures in emergency situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while monitoring the pool deck
• Work in outdoor settings during various weather conditions
• Clear pool deck of used towels, lifejackets, and trash
• Maintain and exchange used and clean towel bins
• Engage and Greet Pool Guests
• Proactively address Guest needs by answering questions, giving directions and other information about the resort or surrounding areas
• Maintain overall upkeep of all cabanas
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Basic Qualifications:

• Part-time requires full availability for any shift, a MINIMUM of (3) THREE days per week, including nights and holidays
• Strong observational skills to proactively identify Guest needs and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
• Strong verbal communication skills (able to positively engage with Guests, Cast Members, and leadership)
• Must be able to observe all sections of an assigned zone
• Pass a vision screening with at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected
• Pass a hearing screening at the time of hire to validate the ability to detect and respond to noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility
• Lifeguard training is provided and must be successfully completed
• Perform work that may involve lifting Guests, in and out of the pool up to 100 lbs or more with assistance
• Deep Water Swim Test: ability to swim 200 yards, tread water without using hands for 2 minutes, feet-first dive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 8 feet
• Shallow Water Swim Test: ability to swim 50 yards, feet-first dive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 5 feet
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling

Disney World Hiring – Housekeeping- Full Time, Walt Disney World:

Housekeepers are focused on creating magic for our Guests during their Walt Disney World® Resort stay by ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness & Guest Service. The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning Guest rooms, including stripping and making beds, vacuuming, dusting and replenishing items such as linens and amenities. Housekeepers will monitor work orders, use a SmartPhone device to respond to Guest requests, and report maintenance needs.

Housekeeping receive a starting rate of $16.00/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Clean Guest rooms by making bed(s), vacuuming, emptying trash, wiping down keyboards, televisions, alarm clocks, telephones, and dusting all surfaces
• Clean bathrooms by scrubbing basins, bathtubs, shower walls and doors, toilets, and tile floors with proper chemicals when applicable
• Transporting cart with cleaning supplies, amenities and linens to assigned Guest rooms. Maintain cleanliness of work areas and carts
• Replenish all Guest amenities such as soaps and tissues
• Clean windows, mirrors, glass table tops
• Obtain necessary cleaning supplies from supply room
• Report unusual room conditions or rooms in need of repair
• Operate a SmartPhone device to access Guest room assignments and submit work orders
• Work in outdoor settings during various weather conditions
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
• Cast Members will be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Complete tasks with proper use of equipment, tools or systems related to performance of assigned responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending twisting, and kneeling
• Written and verbal communications skills
• Full-Time requires full availability for any shift, any day, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
• Perform all job responsibilities safely using personal protective equipment
• Comply with all department policies/procedures and service guarantees
• Prolonged standing and walking to various areas of the resort to access and clean Guest rooms, including climbing stairs