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Manager Rides-Technical Services

Universal City, CALIFORNIA, us💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$90,000🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Managing strategic and daily operational plans for Rides & Attractions, providing technical guidance for system specification, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing.

Role type

Manager, Technical Services (Rides & Attractions)

Builds

Ride & Attraction systems including Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Mechanical Systems, Ride Control, and Show Control Systems

Domain

Theme Park Operations / Entertainment Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operations management, team leadership, technical oversight, vendor/sub-contractor coordination, union relations, workforce planning, training program development, safety compliance enforcement, documentation management, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Theme Park Operations knowledge, experience managing in a union environment, multi-tasking, flexibility, analytical skills, time management

Technologies

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Coordinate technician assignments for setup, installation, repair, and maintenance; maintain documentation and daily activity reports; ensure equipment safety per USH policies and local standards; provide technical mentoring to technicians; oversee technical interactions with engineers, vendors, and contractors; advise Assistant Managers and Senior Director on system status and risks; develop action plans for future department success including training and rewards programs

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership

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