Sea Life Park - Hawaii - Maintenances Manager

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 Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, managing, directing and controlling all aspects of maintenance and construction of Sea Life Park - Hawaii. This position is also responsible for managing expenses, labor and budgets, purchasing, and receiving for the maintenance department.

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Sea Life Park - Hawaii - Maintenances Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Maintenance and Landscaping team
• Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Sea Life Park’s core values
• Manage and control all financial aspects of assigned departments while maximizing revenue and cost savings opportunities; maintain constant vigilance over departmental spending and budgets
• Act as a strategic visionary to implement measures that will favorably impact process, people, and/or profit
• Ensure compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe and productive environment for colleagues and guests.
• Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
• Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all maintenance positions and backfill these positions when needed
• Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline.
  
  

Departmental Duties

• Oversee the maintenance of the physical property to ensure safe operations and minimal downtime and good appearance at the lowest possible cost
• Reviews job ordered to determine work priorities.
• Directs and coordinates activities of Team Members engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, and equipment of building, and grounds.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Conduct daily and frequent site inspections to ensure that the maintenance department meets the highest possible standards of safety, courtesy, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Coordinate new projects and acts as project manager, when needed.
• All other duties assigned by leadership
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other appropriate field highly desired; Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 5 years of previous work experience in an Aquatics, Water Park, or Theme Park operation, managing maintenance
• 2-3 years of progressive supervisory or management of a maintenance team
• Previous Project Management work experience highly desired
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and regulations
  
  

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English and other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, open to close
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, carpentry, pumps, and motors
• Ability to read and comprehend ride maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
• Ability to remain sedentary for extended periods of time, while using a computer
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 75 pounds or more
• Ability to work in all non-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts
• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role will be based in both an office setting as well as outdoor Park environment
• Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
• Frequent exposure to water and pool cleaning chemicals
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
• Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, motorized equipment, and exposure to various chemicals and greases
• Subject to bloodborne pathogens; Proper PPE is required in these situations.
• Subject to working at heights greater than 100 feet
  
  

Team Member Benefits

Why Palace Entertainment?

Benefits

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
• Generous vacation and sick time
  
  

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 visit our website at www.palaceentertainment.com -- “Work With Us” tab -- to explore all of our open positions and exciting opportunities.

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