Regional Technical Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Technical Services Manager
Location: Craigs Cruisers - Grand Rapids, MI
Position Type: Full Time Salary

Company Overview:

Welcome to Five Star Parks & Attractions, where work is fun, growth is real, and every day makes an impact.

Five Star isn’t just a rating or a name; we’re a team of people who love creating unforgettable moments. As a leader in the amusement and hospitality industry, Five Star Parks & Attractions brings energy to both indoor and outdoor family entertainment centers across the country. From the first smile at the front door to the last high-five of the day, we’re all about delivering experiences families, friends, and coworkers remember long after they leave.

As the largest privately owned operator of family entertainment centers in the U.S., we offer more than a job, we offer a place to belong. Whether you’re starting your very first job, looking for a flexible role, or building a long-term career, there’s a spot for you here.

Safety, trust, and a service mindset guide everything we do. We treat our guests like friends and our team members like family, creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution matters. We believe in empathy, teamwork, and opening doors to new possibilities, on the floor, behind the scenes, and beyond.

If you’re service-minded, motivated, and ready to be part of something fun and meaningful, we’d love to meet you. Join Five Star Parks & Attractions and help us deliver safe, clean, unforgettable fun to the communities we serve every single day

Job Summary:

The Regional Technical Services Manager provides technical leadership and support to Craig’s Cruisers and Fun Land locations within the assigned region. This role supports location management teams, develops Technical Services staff, oversees maintenance, safety, inspections, budgets, and vendor relationships, and helps ensure consistent and efficient technical operations across the region.

Accountabilities: 

• Oversee the continual training of the Tech staff and track progress per technician. 
• Oversee the budget of the Tech departments in the region including budget training, declining budget and repair and maintenance budget. 
• Review inventories and approve parts orders for the region. 
• Travel to sites in the region quarterly or as needed. 
• Provide guidance on Capex projects for the region. 
• Oversee game payouts by maintaining proper payout for redemption and merchandise games. 
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of any resources necessary to facilitate repairs. 
• Organize and facilitate weekly and monthly meetings to review issues, challenges and goals. 
• Track and plan for yearly building and ride inspections to include but not limited to state ride inspections, non-destructive testing, and building fire extinguisher/sprinkler inspections.
• Review the P.M. programs for proper execution and documentation set forth by the manufacturer and/or company guidelines. 
• Ensure that the safety program is being followed per company guidelines. 
• Support the hiring and corrective action of the Tech staff in the region. Conduct supporting interviews using proper HR guidelines.
• Support the RVPs in the development of the brand and tech department. 
• Bring ideas and processes to the brand to further the development and evolution of the brand. 
• Instill the core values of the Five Star Parks brand.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and leverage 3rd party vendors. 
• Create a positive safety culture ensuring safety of our employees and visitors at all times.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety standards.
• Interact and communicate with employees to monitor performance, engagement, and employee development
• Must be available to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to stand or walk for up to 10-hour shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/ Competencies Required :

• Knowledge of how to use social media to drive sales is required: Including Linkedin, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest etc… 
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM 
• Solid time management, organization and prioritization skills; ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Excellent customer service orientation and focus on customer satisfaction required.
• Strong leadership and people skills, plus the ability to build and foster a team environment desired.

Education, Qualifications and Experience :

• College or vocational degree/certificate preferred or 4-6 years of related experience.
• Must have a positive, engaging, and team-oriented view on the workplace. 
• Must be willing to work weekends if business dictates a need or opportunity that must be handled after Monday. 
• Valid driver’s license required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to sit, walk, talk, read, write, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May be required to lift or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Five Star Park & Attractions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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