Director, Maintenance & Construction
Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: November 12, 2024
Job Description:
Overview:Salary details based on experience: $133,350 -
177,800/yr. -Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-roundPosition Level:
Mid to Senior - LevelShift/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.#LI-CV1 -
Keywords: California's Great America, Mountain View , Director, Maintenance & Construction, Executive , Santa Clara, California
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