Area Manager, Ride Maintenance
Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Salary details based on experience: $87,675 / yr. -
$116,900 / yr. bonus Job Status/Type : Full-time, year-round
Position Level : Mid-Level Shift/Schedule Requirements : Ability to
work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday
periods to meet business needs. Oversees and manages daily ride
performance, coordinating repairs, and documentation of repairs for
a group of supervisors, not limited to Ride Mechanics and Welders.
Benefits: · 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick
days, 8 paid holidays) · Multiple medical coverage options to fit
your needs best, along with dental and vision coverage · 401K match
· Maintenance-specific scholarships available · 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: Monitor
ride performance and delegate required action to enhance ride
safety, reliability, and capacity. Issue and follow-up on
Preventative Maintenance items for assigned rides. Adjusts the
daily work assignments of staff to account for equipment
availability, project delivery timelines and staff abilities.
Coordinates with suppliers, contractors and engineers concerning
equipment installation and repair ensuring compliance with work
deadlines as well as ensure work is in compliance with company and
regulatory guidelines and procedures. Manages direct reports’
performance issues, addresses disciplinary situations, and provides
input into selection, promotion, demotion, and termination
decisions. Conducts performance appraisals on an annual basis with
each direct report. Ensures budgeting guidelines are met;
prioritizes expenditures to stay within budget and assist with
preparation of annual labor and P&L budgets. Monitor and reduce
ride downtime issues via hands-on repairs and maintenance. Respond
to ride calls and give direction for safe expedient repairs.
Accurately read blueprints (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic,
Pneumatic). Read and understand manufacturer’s manuals, safety
rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, training
manuals, policy manuals, chemical labels, and Material Safety Data
Sheets. Interacts with and communicates with various groups and
individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other park managers
and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors,
etc. Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when
serving the guest, including initiating guest interactions,
answering questions, and giving directions. Maintains cleanliness
and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in
compliance with Six Flags safety guidelines and requirements and
reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervisor. Performs
other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or
GED. Vocational training in Ride Operations, Mechanical or
Maintenance Experience preferred. Valid driver’s license/ State or
Province required license and/or certification 5 years of Ride
Operations, Mechanical or Maintenance. 3 years of supervisory
experience preferred. 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.
Keywords: California's Great America, Davis , Area Manager, Ride Maintenance, Construction - Building Trades , Santa Clara, California
