Assistant Manager Island Maintenance - Bahamas

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Facilities Management

About the job

Summary

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees and coordinates maintenance crews and contractors on Disney's Castaway Cay private island in the Bahamas. Responsibilities include managing daily upkeep and repairs of island facilities, equipment, and systems; ensuring efficient operations and meeting safety standards; prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively; supervising and training employees; and maintaining accurate records. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in facility or ship management and a solid understanding of safety regulations.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in facility/ship management
  • Knowledge of safety regulations
  • Supervisory and training skills
  • Proficiency in computerized maintenance systems
  • Valid Bahamas work authorization
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of purchasing/inventory management
  • Experience with automated systems
  • Experience in extreme weather preparedness
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Job Summary:

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today!

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees, coordinates, and dispatches crews and contractors to complete maintenance work for the Technical and Island Services Maintenance teams. This role is responsible for managing the daily upkeep and repair of all island facilities, equipment, and systems, ensuring they are operating efficiently and meet safety and quality standards. The Assistant Maintenance Manager ensures smooth operations by prioritizing tasks, allocating resources effectively, and providing guidance to the team to maintain a high standard of maintenance across the island.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervises, assigns, dispatches, coordinates and supervises crews and/or contractors in completion of maintenance work for the assigned maintenance team
  • Manage the daily maintenance and upkeep of all island facilities, equipment and systems
  • Meet with partners in areas such as Island Services, recreation, operations and landscape to understand their needs and provide them with excellent service
  • Supervises subordinate employees including first level coaching, counseling, training and performance evaluations including understudy development
  • Responsible for the reporting and record keeping of all maintenance activities and provisioning through the AMOS system
  • Promote a safe work environment with procedures and programs relating to lock out/tag out, fall prevention, confined spaces, hazardous materials, etc.; Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning
  • Complies with the safety competencies, and all company policies and procedures; Investigates, documents and reports safety issues;
  • Maintain and improve preparedness for extreme weather
  • Additional duties and tasks designated by leadership, when necessary

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with full or subordinate responsibility for the technical management of a major facility or ship; Diploma or certificate supporting training in one or more maintenance trade or discipline
  • Have valid work authorization for The Bahamas
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant safety regulations
  • Knowledge of computers to include computerized maintenance management system
  • Knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures and policy
  • Knowledge of automated purchasing/inventory management system
  • Working skills of the methods, equipment and supplies used in repair and maintenance of commercial facilities, residential housing, and/or grounds
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of small crews of laborers/contractors
  • Ability to coach, counsel, train and evaluate employee performance to include safety policies, procedures and practices
  • Ability to maintain effective relationship with customers, employees and supervisors

Additional Information:

This role is based on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.
Applicants must:
  • Be interested in living and working on a private island in the Bahamas
  • Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities
  • Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
  • Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
  • Be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
  • Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
  • Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally
Your Responsibilities:
  • Obtain a criminal background check
  • Bring approved work shoes
**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

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