Director of Maintenance (Salary range $140,000-$170,000)

Canada's Wonderland; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theme park is searching for a Maintenance Manager to oversee all activities related to maintaining rides and facilities. With responsibilities including managing budgets, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating team efforts, candidates should have extensive experience in maintenance management. This pivotal role demands effective communication and organizational skills to support the park's operational excellence, all while working outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in rides and facility maintenance management.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and support park operations.
• Coordinate projects, manage budgets, and analyze financial reports.
• Train team members in safe working practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Outlook

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Job Duties:

• Oversee and coordinate the broad array of activities under the Maintenance Department umbrella, including providing support for park operations and facilities, annual preventative maintenance activities, repair and rehabilitation of structures and equipment, new construction, architectural and design activities.
• Schedules & prioritize work and projects, place vendor bids for materials, select vendors and prepare requisitions. Estimate job costs for input into budget database.
• Generates and analyzes financial reports related to budgets and operations on an on-going basis, regarding performance of facility maintenance, capital improvement projects, and other services provided to the theme park’s operations, and maintains full P&L responsibility. Maintains audit and expense control in all areas.
• Act as liaison with state and local officials having regulatory oversight and inspection responsibilities.
• Ensures that Team Members are properly trained on safe and appropriate techniques and craftsmanship to ensure the productive use of time and equipment and that jobs are completed properly.
• Oversees managers, supervisors and staff.
• Participates in planning and development of future rides, attractions, facility improvement and equipment.
• Acts as liaison with corporate maintenance & engineering staffs. Participates in briefings and presentations to senior management.
• Effectively communicate with all other theme park divisions and operating departments.
• Oversees and participates with the review and update of departmental documentation including requisitions, purchase orders, timecards, schedules, SDS records, accident reports, ride documentation, etc.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Works on a rotational basis as a theme park duty manager.
• Other duties as requested or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in rides and facility maintenance management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with computer proficiency
• Superb knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
• Ability to plan, assign, train, appraise, and direct Team Members
• Proven track record of a commitment to a safe work environment
• Have valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOSH and other regulatory agencies and related regulations
• Have the mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform job duties. Must be able to access all areas of the park. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be capable of bending, squatting, kneeling, and working in confined spaces
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of the operation of hand and power tools, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and systems, gear drive motion control systems, heavy equipment, etc.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays