Ride Maintenance Manager
$15,000–$15,000 year
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Lead and supervise the Ride Mechanical and Ride Electrical maintenance teams, establishing performance expectations and recruiting staff to ensure adequate staffing for daily operations and capital projects. Oversee preventative, predictive, corrective, and seasonal maintenance programs for all rides and attractions, directing troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems while reviewing downtime trends to improve reliability. Maintain full compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards by supporting third-party inspections, investigating incidents, and ensuring strict adherence to lockout/tagout and safety protocols. Develop and manage departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and oversee contractor relationships to optimize efficiency. Partner with Operations to maximize attraction availability and coordinate after-hours and emergency maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- Minimum 5 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading skilled technical teams
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance programs, inspections, and regulatory compliance
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification required
- Experience working in a unionized environment and administering collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to respond to emergencies and work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call situations
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, and ride structures
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in amusement park, theme park, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, transportation, or similar high-reliability environments
- Experience leading Maintenance teams in a seasonal or 24/7 operating environment
- Experience with ride and attraction systems
- Professional certifications related to maintenance, engineering, safety, or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CMRP, PMP, Six Sigma, Engineering licensure)
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Knowledge of ASTM amusement ride standards and industry best practices
- OSHA outreach trainer credentials or advanced safety certifications
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