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Director of Maintenance and Construction

Director of Maintenance and Construction

Worlds of FunBuckner, MO, USA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview :

To direct, oversee and coordinate all phases of maintenance and construction at Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun and Worlds of Fun Village including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, electronic, carpentry, painting, fiberglassing, and plumbing.

Responsibilities :

  • Participates in long-term construction planning for new park projects. Oversees all construction projects. Negotiates contracts for, schedules and coordinates contractors, engineers and architects supplying services and / or materials to ensure completion of maintenance and construction projects on time and within budget. Helps establish scope of work and makes sure contractors provide the required work in a timely manner. Coordinates details of construction projects with the directors and / or managers of other departments as appropriate. Works with Cedar Fair Corporate to make sure that projects are completed on time, on budget and as designed.
  • Oversees and participates in the selection, training, scheduling and supervision of all Maintenance employees to make sure they are knowledgeable of and proficient in proper procedures including those involving safety issues. Ensures strict compliance with all federal, state and municipal labor laws as well as with any collective bargaining agreement(s) in force.
  • Manages employee performance utilizing all appropriate means including training, coaching, counseling and performance management. Addresses and fairly resolves employee problems including union grievances within the frameworks of the collective bargaining agreement and company policies. Participates in collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
  • Communicates division status to Vice President & 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.
  • Directs and participates in the the preparation of all labor, operating expense, capital and EWO budgets for the division. Monitors financial reports regularly and takes corrective action when needed. -Regularly and accurately reports to management the status of all projects being supervised.
  • Communicates with manufacturers and other outside vendors to resolve difficulties and to ensure the safest possible operation and maintenance of rides, attractions and equipment. Communicates with Cedar Fair Safety / Engineering on ride-related issues and to provide needed assistance. Researches, bids and oversees the procurement of materials and / or services involved in maintenance and construction projects.
  • Interfaces with (and may act as the Worlds of Fun representative with) various governmental agencies on a routine basis to ensure park's compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. These agencies include OSHA, EPA, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Missouri Fire Safety Department, as well as the KCMO Planning & Development and Public Health Departments.
  • Develops and implements a plan to ensure that all park property, facilities, rides, landscape, and equipment are installed, maintained and, when necessary, repaired in a safe, reliable and cost effective manner. This includes :
  • inspecting all areas of the parks to identify issues
  • determining priorities
  • determining materials needed and negotiating purchase terms
  • assigning schedules
  • selecting outside contractors
  • Installing a preventative / predictive maintenance system so that safety and uptime are maximized.
  • Ensuring the parts warehouse has the proper inventory levels. Establishing min / max levels to those parts inventories to maximize uptime.
  • Ensuring all maintenance employees are properly trained to perform maintenance on the rides. This includes specialization, preventative maintenance and timely repairs of good quality.

Qualifications :

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and analytic skills.

Demonstrated mental and emotional capability to make sound decisions quickly during emergency situations.

B.A. Engineering, Sciences, or Project Management

6-10 years of experience in theme / amusement / water park maintenance

Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, and structural 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.

Driver's License

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