Director of Maintenance & Construction

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

Position Level: Senior Management

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

Dorney Park is seeking a proven technical professional to provide the leadership, management, and the forward-thinking vision necessary to drive the Maintenance Division to new record performance.  The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of developing a high performing team, operational controls, and to effectively grow the organization while ensuring safe operating efficiencies.  The ideal candidate accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company. 

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation which increases with tenure (6 sick days, 8 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 associate events and gatherings

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Maintenance Division to deliver results in a broad array of activities, including facilities maintenance, annual preventative maintenance activities, repair and rehabilitation of structures and equipment, new construction, architectural design, landscaping, and support for park operations

• Generates and analyzes financial reports related to budgets, operations, performance of facility maintenance, capital improvement projects, and maintain full P&L responsibility

• Maintain OSHA Safety Standards and company policies and procedures

• Prepare, administer and maintain both Operating and Capital budgets

• Scheduling, planning, and timely execution of all projects related to Maintenance or Capital

• Responsible for ensuring all projects are completed in a safe and timely manner so as not to adversely affect the Guest Experience

• Evaluate performance data to refine business and operational practices, ensure safe and efficient operations, effective work force utilization, and effective budget controls.

• Keep all records and documentation updated daily, accessible and organized

• Provide leadership, coaching and development for the entire Maintenance Team

• Establish and maintain relationships within the various Maintenance department to sustain a productive and satisfying work environment

• Develop a diverse work force and management team focused on safe methods

• Act as a liaison with state and local officials having regulatory oversight and inspection responsibilities Support the company mantra; friendly, clean, fast and safe service

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Regional General Manager

• Directly supervises Maintenance and Facilities teams.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be professional, energetic, self-motivated, and inspirational with strong communication skills

• Experience with Maximo or another enterprise asset management tool preferred

• Strong Computer Skills in Microsoft applications

• Minimum 10 years project management experience in construction preferred

• Strong public presentation skills preferred

• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays

• History of on-time, on budget project performance

• BA or BS in Business, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred

Profile:

• Decisive

• Informational

• Positive, direct and inspiring leadership

• Creative

• Consistent approachable demeanor and tone

• Results driven

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.