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Overview:

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

Position Level: Mid-Level

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

The Maintenance Area Manager supervises the daily operations within Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Maintenance Team. This individual is responsible for direct oversight of ride and waterpark maintenance operations within the department to ensure safety, quality and integrity standards are maintained. Additionally, the Area Manager will coordinate and direct programs within the department to promote efficiency within work operations. The Area Manager of Ride Maintenance develops and implements mechanical maintenance plans, polices, and operation functions that clearly define the goals, strategies and expectations to reach the objectives of the department. The Area Manager Provides direction and leadership to the Waterpark Foreman and Ride Maintenance Foreman.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)

• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best

• 401K match

• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family

• Discounts on food and park merchandise

• Full-time employee events and gatherings

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Develop/implement mechanical maintenance plans, policies and operational functions that clearly define the goals/strategies needed to reach the objectives for Dorney Park Ride & Waterpark Maintenance Department. Ensure that maintenance policies and procedures are kept updated and followed. Interfaces with Dorney Park staff in developing sound maintenance strategies that work toward achieving overall Park and Department goals.

• Provides direction/leadership to the Ride & Waterpark Maintenance Forepersons and all associates by implementing department programs, encouraging creativity and inspiring associates to be innovative. Ensures all duties are performed in a safe manner and by established guidelines. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and provides subordinates with necessary information/tools to effectively perform their duties.

• Establishes and maintains a professional, trained and motivated staff through effective implementation of performance and development programs. Selects, trains, directs, schedules, evaluates and disciplines Ride & Waterpark Maintenance staff while maintaining appropriate documentation

• Maintains liaison with Park departments to ensure maintenance concerns and ride system inefficiencies are identified, solutions are coordinated and implemented. Monitors activities to eliminate where accidents could occur, halting any operation or activity that constitutes an imminent hazard to associates, guests or equipment. Responds and takes appropriate action to resolve concerns and complaints from guests and associate.

• Prepares and manages the operating plan and budget. Monitors and takes action to ensure operation remains within guidelines concerning budget. Keeps manager abreast. Prepares accurate cost analysis of projects and forecasts accurate project completion dates. Follows established accounting procedures for documentation of purchases and expenses.

• Manages contracts/contractors for projects to include budgets, schedules and quality product from conceptual phase through completion. Negotiates contracts to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness for the company. Gathers/enters necessary data for submission of required reports, both internal and external, in a timely fashion.

• Coordinates and accompanies representatives of agencies conducting inspections of the facility.

• Manages and oversees Waterpark Maintenance operations to include water quality, water slide inspections and overall upkeep of the attractions.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance in a leadership role. Waterpark Maintenance experience is preferred.

• Has a CPO certification or able to obtain within 1 year of employment.

• Has a current pesticides license or able to obtain one within 1 year of employment.

• Lead by example by working hand in hand with direct reports and associates to demonstrate how to achieve unit operational expectations.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of mechanical processes and troubleshooting techniques.

• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising various programs including the handling of emergency situations, determining procedures, setting priorities, setting schedules, maintaining standards, planning for future needs and resolving problems.

• Ability to apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles; has the knowledge of administrative principles involved in developing, directing and supervising various programs and related activities.

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.