VP, Maintenance

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What You Get To Do:

• Grow and lead an exceptional team of technicians and managers
• Provide strategic direction for long-range planning of new attractions
• Establish and maintain design, construction and maintenance schedules and budgets
• Manage the maintenance of all rides, attractions, water slides and aquatic systems, water chemistry systems, horticulture, landscaping, buildings, theaters, restaurants, gift shops, warehouses, administrative buildings, utilities, equipment, and assets
• Develop, implement, and maintain consistently high standards for the maintenance of all equipment and systems
• Oversee park capital development and spending
• Manage the approval and selection of contractors and vendors for all park projects
• Actively participate in park management issues and team meetings with upper management, peers, cross park management and team members
• Guide and influence future investments in rides, shows, attractions, equipment, culinary and merchandising
• Collaborate with a variety of diverse corporate and government entities
• Serve as a spokesperson to local, regional, state, and federal agencies, community and business groups
• Attend meetings, hearings, and appeals to represent park interests

What It Takes To Succeed:

• A minimum of ten years of experience in engineering design, project management, construction management, and maintenance management in a theme park or related environment
• Exceptional communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a diverse, technical group
• Technical knowledge of amusement rides, water slides, pools, and associated systems
• In-depth understanding of merchandising, culinary and theater design/construction
• Extensive background with site utilities and building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, aquatic swimming pool systems, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the means and methods of construction

What Else Is Important:

• AIMS or NAARSO certification required
• Active Professional Engineering license highly desirable
• Certified Pool Operator preferred
• Valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays
• Willingness to comply with all grooming standards and SEA standards

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.