Manager, Ride Electrical Maintenance

Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: Salary details: $107,960 - $134,950 / yr, based on skills, knowledge and industry experience. Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round Position Level: Senior Level Shift/Schedule Requirements : Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Under occasional supervision, plans, schedules and manages the electrical maintenance of Park rides. Coordinates projects with other park departments, contractors and ride manufacturers as required. Supervises and reviews the work of subordinate supervisory staff. Performs related administrative, supervisory and technical duties as required. Reports to the Director of Maintenance and Construction. Benefits: · 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays) · Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental & vision coverage · 401K match · FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks! Perks: · Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration · Complimentary tickets for friends and family · Discounts on food and park merchandise · Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more! Responsibilities: Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Park as they pertain to the performance of duties the Ride Electrical Maintenance Manager. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to help ensure departmental compliance with all laws and regulations and control the activities of the department through effective supervision. Has knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical / electronics maintenance and repair including PLC's, Motors, Drives, Switches, Sensors. Plans, schedules and supervises the electrical maintenance of Park rides. Supervises subordinate supervisory staff; supervisory duties include scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee promotions, transfers and discharge, and approving disciplinary action. Reviews the work of subordinates for effectiveness; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed. Provides opportunities for effective training for staff members. Assists in developing ride electrical maintenance budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budget allocations. Approves and processes purchase orders. Oversees the daily inspection of rides and ensures proper inspection documentation; takes necessary action to ensure compliance with established codes and regulations. Inspects all work in progress and completed for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, specifications, and standards of quality and safety. Assists in planning, developing and implementing annual ride maintenance program; prepares ride inspection manuals. Assists in coordinating and supervising the installation of new rides and other equipment. Participates in the development of long-range plans related to ride electrical/mechanical maintenance projects. Coordinates maintenance projects with other Park departments, contractors, ride manufacturers as necessary and corporate engineers. Performs maintenance duty in Park as scheduled. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from associates and guests regarding ride safety and maintenance. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, subordinates, guests, vendors, contractors, consultants, engineers, manufacturer representatives, third party and State inspectors, etc. Provides technical assistance in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of rides as necessary. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (4 year College or University) required. 5 - 7 years related experience, specifically in Electrical Engineering and Electrical Maintenance/Controls preferred. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Ability to apply influence systems in managing a staff; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements. Responsible for directing other employees’ daily work activities and to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Knowledge of control processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Proficient in developing and reading electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical documents. Knowledge of various ride mechanics to include with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, barring types and installations. Experienced in motor and motion control methods and components. Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

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