Supervisor, Ride Maintenance

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is a maintenance supervisor for rides, shows and guest interactive areas, leading mechanical, controls and animation maintenance and setting priorities to deliver a safe, high-quality experience.

The role involves supervising technical staff, overseeing preventive and predictive maintenance, coordinating with Operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and internal policies while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical and trade experience required.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ride maintenance with hands-on involvement and resolve interruptions.
• Plan and schedule maintenance, manage parts procurement and priorities.
• Lead training and development of direct reports; maintain personnel records.
• Ensure safety compliance and Universal Orlando policies.
• Support operational throughput and minimize downtime via maintenance plan.
• Ensure ASTM F-24 and OEM requirements compliance.
• Assist in budgeting, capital, and expense planning; monitor overtime.

Skills

Technical & trade experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Technical school preferred

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises the mechanical, controls, and animation maintenance activities in area of responsibility. Contributes to routine, capital, and expense budgeting and sets direction and priorities of all maintenance functions for the area of responsibility. Manages and leads technical staff to include continuous improvement, personal development, and administration in area of responsibility. Manages the preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities within area of responsibility. Facilitates the hiring, training, and scheduling of employees with respective work areas.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises all ride maintenance with hands-on involvement. Ensures all mechanical and electrical equipment is maintained in like new condition. Responds to attraction interruptions and works to resolve such issues in an expedient manner. Interfaces with Operations counterparts on a regular basis to ensure delivery of quality product and maintaining a high level of positive customer service. Acts as building/area owner, reporting any issues and maintaining downtime work activities.
• Oversees the planning and scheduling process for respective work area to include managing preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and part procurement. Analyzes operational performance of the attractions and manages priorities of maintenance activities.
• Supervises and leads training and development of all direct reports in assigned area. Administers development plans on a regular basis and as required. Manages schedules and personnel records for direct reports. Ensures safety compliance of assigned area of responsibility. Ensures compliance to all Universal Orlando policies and procedures. Ensures safety is the top priority of assigned area.
• Ensures operational throughput requirements are supported on a daily basis. Executes a preventative and predictive maintenance plan which minimizes downtime. Maintains records of completed maintenance for all work completed. Coordinates work efforts with operational needs of the attractions, working directly with all affected departments to ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Ensures all areas of responsibility are in compliance with ASTM F-24 guidelines as well as original manufacturer’s requirements.
• Focus on fiscal responsibility, ensuring budgets spending is controlled and reported properly. Assists in building mitigation plans for budget overages. Contributes to the building and managing of routine budgets for responsible area to include all expenses needed to achieve goals. Monitors overtime for responsible area, ensuring only used when absolutely necessary. Contributes to the building of capital and expense plans for responsible area as required.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Technical school is preferred
• Associate’s degree (AA) in General Education or Technology is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years in technical and trade experience are required
• 1+ year of supervisory experience is required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Manages all maintenance activities for rides, shows, and guest interactive areas for specific area
• Manages routine, expense and capital budgets for specific area
• Supervises all hourly personnel in specific area
• Complete PQS for primary venues of responsibility within 6 months
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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