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American Dream Attractions Maintenance Director in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Attractions Maintenance Director

American Dream, 1 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States of America

Req #652

Thursday, February 13, 2025

American Dream (https://www.americandream.com/) , developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream (https://www.americandream.com/) is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park (https://www.americandream.com/venue/dreamworks-water-park) , Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park (https://www.americandream.com/venue/nickelodeon-universe) , LEGOLAND Discovery Center (https://www.americandream.com/venue/legolanddiscoverycenter) , SEA LIFE Aquarium, (https://www.americandream.com/venue/sealifeaquarium) Big SNOW Ski Hill (https://www.americandream.com/venue/big-snow) , Dream Wheel (https://www.americandream.com/venue/dreamwheel) – a 300-foot observation wheel overlook the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro (https://www.americandream.com/venue/the-gameroom) and G.I. Joe Laser Tag (https://bookings.gameroomad.com/package/GI%20JOE%20BATTLE%20STATION) . American Dream (https://www.americandream.com/) ’s immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue (https://www.americandream.com/the-avenue) – features Saks Fifth Avenue (https://www.americandream.com/venue/saks-fifth-avenue) , Hermès (https://www.americandream.com/venue/hermes) , Saint Laurent (https://www.americandream.com/venue/saint-laurent) , Dolce & Gabbana (https://www.americandream.com/venue/dolce-gabbana) , Carpaccio (https://www.americandream.com/venue/carpaccio) , a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia (https://www.americandream.com/venue/aritzia) ,H&M , PRIMARK (https://www.americandream.com/venue/primark) , Uniqlo (https://www.americandream.com/venue/uniqlo) , Sephora (https://www.americandream.com/venue/sephora) and Zara (https://www.americandream.com/venue/zara) ; as well as the Toys R Us (https://www.americandream.com/venue/toysrus) global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, and the world’s first and only “candy department store,”IT’SUGAR .

For more information on American Dream (https://www.americandream.com/) , visit www.americandream.com or find us on Instagram @americandream (http://www.instagram.com/americandream) and TikTok @americandream_official (https://www.tiktok.com/@americandream_official) .

KEY OBJECTIVES:

T he main purpose of this role is:

C ontrol, direct, and organize the strategy, administration and utilization of personnel and resources as assigned within the Attractions Technical Services department (Theme Park and Water Park).

P R IM ARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess the current state of Parks and the Attractions Technical Services department to identify efficiencies and areas of opportunity.

  • Implement short-, mid- and long-term strategies to address unforeseen closure of rides and improve efficiencies and overall turnaround time.

  • D evelop, maintain, implement, and monitor the operating attractions capital and annual budgets.

  • S uccessfully, efficiently, and professionally create and maintain working relationships with contractors and vendors.

  • E nsure that all attractions, facilities, and work environments are safe for our guest and employee use.

  • D evelop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance programs.

  • A ddress employee concerns. Motivate, discipline and reward employees

  • Ma nage related capital projects to maintain budget and completion deadlines.

  • U t ili z e company CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to maximize efficiency, maintain appropriate maintenance documentation

  • Ensure overall safety of staff, Guests, and attractions.

  • R educe overall downtime of rides and equipment. Implement KPIs for improved efficiency and uptime.

  • P rovide positive and effective leadership through communication, motivation, and evaluation.

  • E ff ective use of company resources to achieve organizational objectives (safety, revenue, cost management, efficiency, etc.)

  • P rovide outstanding internal and external service (Guest, inter-departmental, vendors/contractors, etc.)

  • Oversee and partake as required i nspection of rides, attractions and water systems located within Nickelodeon Universe and DreamWorks Water Park.

  • A ccurately complete and update documents and company records.

  • A ss i s t the purchasing function as needed

  • E nsure employees are properly scheduled, trained, and assigned to achieve quality results

  • Develop and implement onboarding and ongoing training programs for technicians

  • Maintain and foster positive relations with governing bodies (DCA, Bergen Health, NJSEA, etc. )

  • Develop and track annual rebuild schedules, ensuring all manufacturer and state requirements are met

  • Mai ntain Safety certifications through ASTM recognized national organizations (NAARSO, AIMS, etc.).

  • R egular, reliable, and consistent attendance

  • A dditional duties as assigned.

    D E SIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field. Master's degree preferred.

  • 10+ years of experience in a technical field.

  • Extensive ex perience in interviewing, training, scheduling, discipline, and performance management for a staff of at least four subordinates.

  • 5+ years of Amusement Rides and/or Water Park experience.

  • E ff ective reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.

  • P roficient use of computer programs and CMMS utilizing work processing and database software.

  • S pecific knowledge of principles and practices of rides, facility, and equipment maintenance.

  • G eneral knowledge in the following disciplines: hydraulics, welding, machining, plumbing, carpentry, electronics, andPLCs.

  • Excellent skills i n both verbal and written communications.

  • P roficiency in organizational, interpersonal, project management, computer and training skills required.

    P HYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • P erform repetitive motion- Frequently- 50% of time

  • St a nd and move- Frequently - 80 % of time

  • R each at, above or below shoulder level-Frequently 50% of time.

  • K neel and bend- Infrequently 15% of time

  • St oop/squat- Infrequently 15% of time

  • L if t/ carry between 10-75 lbs. Frequently 10% of time

  • A ble to work at heights between 10-220 ft Infrequently 20 % of the time.

    American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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  • American Dream, 1 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States of America

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