Ride Maintenance Manager — Safety & Reliability Leader

Six Flags; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company seeks a Ride Maintenance Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical maintenance of park attractions, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will manage the Ride Maintenance team, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate complex repairs across multiple departments to minimize downtime and protect guest experience.

The role requires strong leadership, deep maintenance expertise, and proven ability to drive maintenance programs within

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of maintenance leadership or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance principles.
• Experience overseeing complex equipment and coordinated maintenance activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for Ride Maintenance supervisors, technicians, and staff.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, inspection, repair, and rehabilitation of rides.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance and rehabilitation schedules.
• Prioritize maintenance based on safety and operational needs.
• Monitor reliability and drive corrective actions to improve performance.
• Ensure maintenance work is planned, executed, and documented.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Maintenance fundamentals (mechanical/e

Tools

CMMS

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company seeks a Ride Maintenance Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical maintenance of park attractions, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will manage the Ride Maintenance team, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate complex repairs across multiple departments to minimize downtime and protect guest experience.

The role requires strong leadership, deep maintenance expertise, and proven ability to drive maintenance programs within