Senior Attractions Maintenance Lead

Socket.dev; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Merlin Magic Pass

Recognition programs

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments is seeking a Technical Manager to lead maintenance across rides, cinema, and themed attractions in a high-energy environment. You will manage a team of technicians, schedule preventive maintenance, and ensure minimal downtime to maximize guest experience.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, plus experience in a guest-centric service setting. You will work to uphold safety standards and coordinate with various departments to deliver

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years technical college preferred.
• Minimum of three years managerial experience in a technical/themed environment.
• Experience in a guest-centric service industry preferred.
• Self-motivated with maintenance experience, ideally holding a professional qualification in a mechanical or electrical field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot all aspects of the physical plant/facility equipment and machinery including HVAC, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems as well as rides and themed attractions.
• Able to utilize hands-on knowledge and experience to solve problems to sustain minimal downtime of rides and themed attractions for the maximum guest experience.
• Position functions will include re-lamping & lighting systems, painting and wall repair, food and beverage equipment, rides maintenance, oversight of custodial duties, shipping and receiving as well as exhibit setup and takedown.
• Ensure all statutory equipment periodic inspections are arranged and all in-house inspection regimes are implemented or developed and subsequently implemented if found necessary.
• Ensure all follow-up recommendations are carried out with immediate effect and that all relevant paperwork and signoffs are completed.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, tight budget environment.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain an environment of continuous improvement through operational action plans and operating budgets.
• Build, manage, and motivate a strong, competent team by developing employees to their full potential and by creating a culture of quality and achievement.
• The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and may require undertaking such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance

Problem solving

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Rides maintenance

Job description

Merlin Entertainments is seeking a Technical Manager to lead maintenance across rides, cinema, and themed attractions in a high-energy environment. You will manage a team of technicians, schedule preventive maintenance, and ensure minimal downtime to maximize guest experience.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, plus experience in a guest-centric service setting. You will work to uphold safety standards and coordinate with various departments to deliver