Director, Maintenance & Construction

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Job description

Overview:

Salary details based on experience: $133,350 - 177,800/yr.

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Position Level: Mid to Senior - Level

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

California's Great America has an opening for a Maintenance and New Construction Director who will report to the Vice President and General Manager of CGA. The FMC Director will be responsible for managing the daily maintenance of park facilities, rides and attractions, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, electronic, carpentry, painting, plumbing and signage. Additionally, this individual will ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety. The FMC Director will ensure the maintenance division complies with all regulatory requirements, as well as supervises and reviews the work of subordinate maintenance management staff. Furthermore, this individual will perform related administrative, supervisory and technical duties as required. The Maintenance Director will be the overall manager in charge of the park's Capital Construction Program. This individual will manage personnel, contractors and resources needed to make sure the California's Great America construction program is executed on time and within budget.

Benefits:

3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)

Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental and vision coverage

401K match

Maintenance-specific scholarships available

FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration

Complimentary tickets for friends and family

Discounts on food and park merchandise

Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Manage employee performance utilizing all appropriate means including training, coaching, counseling, and performance management. Address and fairly resolve employee problems within the framework of company policies.
• Communicate division status to Vice President and General Manager on an ongoing basis, including operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses and any other unusual situations in order to maintain smooth operations.
• Prepare annual capital and operating budgets. Monitor expenses and take appropriate action if necessary, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the park.
• Communicate with ride manufacturers to resolve difficulties and to ensure the safest possible operation and maintenance of rides. Communicate with Cedar Fair Safety and Engineering on all relevant ride related issues and to provide needed assistance.
• Interface with various governmental agencies on a routine basis to insure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Perform routine inspections of rides, equipment and facilities to assess their condition and staff work performance, taking corrective actions as appropriate.
• Ensure employee safety by working within and enforcing all OSHA requirements and other applicable safety laws.
• Ensure company property, facilities, rides, and equipment are installed and maintained in a safe, reliable and cost effective manner.
• Research, bid and oversee ordering of materials and/or services involved in maintenance and construction projects.
• Manage all construction projects that often exceed one million dollars. Negotiate contracts for, schedule and coordinate contractors, engineers and architects supplying services and/or materials to ensure completion of maintenance and construction projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate details of construction projects with appropriate director and/or manager.
• Determine priorities for scheduling of preventive maintenance, yearly overhauls, and construction projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience in Industrial technology, maintenance management, engineering or related field is preferred.
• 7-10 years' experience in Park Operations and/or Construction and Maintenance Management.
• General knowledge of engineering principles and biodynamics.
• Budget preparation, adherence and cost control.
• Possess ability to work with sub-contractors.
• Possess specific knowledge of materials, prices and procedures used in construction and engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant ASTM and California rules related to Amusement Rides.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance including applicable codes.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

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