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. Other details + Job Family AD + Pay Type Salary + American Dream, 1 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States of America <