Director of Maintenance and Construction
About The Position
The Director of Maintenance and Construction provides enterprise-aligned leadership for all Valleyfair attractions, facilities, and grounds maintenance operations, ensuring uncompromising safety and best-in-class guest experience. This role drives the strategic translation of corporate initiatives into disciplined local execution, balancing operational excellence with financial performance. As a senior leader, the Director shapes the culture for both safety and associate experience, optimizes workforce and cost structures, and sets clear, results-oriented direction. In close partnership with park management, the Director ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation and construction of all park assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance operations or a related field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Demonstrated executive-level communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven track record in project management, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Strong talent assessment and selection capabilities, with experience hiring and developing senior leaders.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to effectively support and engage both guests and associates.
- Data-driven leader with experience leveraging analytics, reporting, and performance metrics to drive results.
- Demonstrated leadership presence with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and integrity.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic operating environment.
- Track record of fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- AIMS and/or NAARSO certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sets clear expectations and directs all maintenance activities across the park and attractions, including internal teams, cross-divisional partners, and contractors.
- Champions the Associate Experience within the Maintenance Division, fostering a culture of communication, accountability, ownership, and recognition.
- Leads the resolution of complex maintenance challenges, collaborating with other parks and ride manufacturers to deliver timely, effective solutions.
- Oversees development and execution of the division's operating budget and capital projects, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
- Partner with corporate engineering, local architects, and engineers to enhance the property, including budgeting, prioritization, and monitoring spending inclusive of labor expense and leased services.
- Identifies and implements process and procedural enhancements to drive efficiency, reliability, and performance. Extract, analyze, and report KPIs related to asset maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle performance.
- Ensures consistent enforcement of company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards. Lead the implementation, governance, and ongoing optimization of a park-wide CMMS, ensuring consistent use across all assets of the property.
- Upholds and advances company safety standards, proactively driving improvements in safety culture and performance.
- Aligns divisional priorities with enterprise objectives while delivering measurable results.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Park President.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
