Ride Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Ride Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of all rides and attractions at Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun. This position provides leadership to the Ride Mechanical and Electrical maintenance teams and ensures all rides and attractions are maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The Ride Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in protecting the safety of guests and associates while maximizing ride availability, operational efficiency, and asset longevity. This role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, demonstrated leadership in unionized environments (preferred), and the ability to effectively manage maintenance operations within the framework of collective bargaining agreements while maintaining positive labor relations and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of all rides and attractions.
• Lead and manage Ride Mechanical and Electrical maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Protect the safety of guests and associates while maximizing ride availability and operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance operations within collective bargaining agreements and maintain positive labor relations.
• Promote workplace safety and asset longevity.