Castle Park - Director of Maintenance

Castle Park - Director of Maintenance

Castle Park, 3500 Polk Street, Riverside, CA 92505, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: 7 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR104031

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels, and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia.

The Director of Maintenance oversees the Maintenance Department and contributes to preparing the park for year-round operation, maintaining the park during operation, and winterizing the water playground area for the season.

We are currently looking for a: Castle Park - Director of Maintenance

Salary Range: $60,000 - $100,000

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create and manage daily maintenance budget including operating expenditures, capital expenditures, labor expenses for the maintenance department
• Supervise the full-time maintenance staff, and manage workload for maximum efficiency
• Plan the major repairs for the attractions and buildings
• Maintain facility in compliance with OSHA, CAL OSHA, and all other pertinent and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Train all necessary employees in their specific job functions, and maintain the training log for expiring certification
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed for park operation, employee relations, timekeeping, and safety including daily, weekly, and monthly documentation
• Oversee all major new construction projects using working knowledge of City of Riverside guidelines/restrictions
• Complete and maintain all daily safety checks for all attractions and all buildings
• Facilitate annual safety inspections with State of California Department of Industrial Relations: Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and take any corrective actions necessary
• Act as liaison with all contractors/vendors for the maintenance department
• Oversee Halloween constructions and operation
• Participate in the Maintenance and Park Duty Manager rotation for the park during the operating season

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Languages: Fluent English

Skills:

• Communication - High develop interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel
• Leadership - Inspire others to achieve results, establish credibility throughout the organization and maintain a visible leadership role in appropriate industry, community, and business organizations as necessary
• Problem Solving/Analysis - Define problems, research and collect data, draw valid conclusions and execute remedial strategies in a timely manner
• Project Management - Understand and manage projects from concept to completion. Develop and achieve strategic objectives, plans and time schedules; organize and manage competing priorities, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to detail
• Executive Presence - Represent the Company well internally and externally; convey a professional and positive image of the organization and business affiliates
• Flexibility - Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; maintain a flexible work schedule to meet changing demands for multiple concurrent projects
• Initiative and Adaptability - Take initiative and execute plans to accomplish strategic objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Computer Proficiency - MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience with 3-5 years in a supervisory role in a Theme/Aquatic/Recreational facility managing ride and facility maintenance and water treatment operations.

Other:

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and regulations
• CPO Certification
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training
• DOT Incident Reporting Training
• California Code of Regulations Title 22 Training
• Lithium Battery Handling
• Battery Hazard Communication Training
• Aerial High Lift and Rescue Training
• Emergency Spill Response Training

Relationships:

Internal: Interact with maintenance and management team

External: Interact with a variety of vendors, suppliers and service providers

Team member benefits:

Why Palace Entertainment? We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.

Palace Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness package
• 401k Savings and Investment plan
• Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the company

When you join Palace Entertainment, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.

If you're ready to join our amazing team, please apply by clicking on the link above. You may also visit our website at Job Opportunities to see if you're a fit for our other open positions.

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!