- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Category
- Operations
- Role type
- People Manager
- Environment
- Industrial
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Overview
The Senior Bowling Mechanic & Facility Manager is responsible for the technical operations of a Lucky Strike bowling center, managing a team of mechanics who maintain pinsetters, lanes, and facility equipment. Key responsibilities include supervising mechanics, conducting training on safety procedures and equipment operation, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, monitoring maintenance schedules, and assisting with budget planning for repairs and upgrades. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends and holidays, with physical demands including walking, bending, and lifting.
Description
Who We Are
Why Lucky Strike?
We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets. From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse Company with 14,000 Associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit. When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It’s not easy to get hired by us – we want only the most talented and committed Managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.
Overview
Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isn’t any ordinary office; it’s the beginning of a bowled new career as a Senior Bowling Mechanic & Facility Manager with Lucky Strike Entertainment. These managers are the ones who help keep our centers operating efficiently. They manage a team of mechanics who are responsible for the operation of their center’s pinsetters, pinspotters, automatic scoring machines, lanes, and other equipment found throughout the facility. They’re involved with all center maintenance and repairs, providing leadership to their team and support to the General Manager (to whom they report).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as a Senior Bowling Mechanic & Facility Manager
KEEP EVERYTHING RUNNING SMOOTHLY
- You’ll manage the bowling’s center’s day-to-day from a technical perspective, doing everything necessary to keep the center operating efficiently
ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR TEAM
- In conjunction with the center’s General Manager, you’ll help recruit, hire, train, and schedule our B- and C-Mechanics whom you’ll supervise on a daily basis
TRAIN THEM WELL
- Provide training and instruction to your mechanics in Lucky Strike Entertainment's machine area, safety procedures and standards of operation for bowling equipment, building maintenance, and preventative maintenance
MONITOR& MAINTAIN
- Ensure operational compliance with all appropriate laws and policies (including OSHA safety practices and procedures); monitor and maintain machine stop records and summaries to determine repairs; schedule routine maintenance of the HVAC system, roof, plumbing, electrical, life/safety, and other building systems
PLAN. BUDGET. IMPROVE.
- Assist in planning and budgeting for center repairs and upgrades; obtain bids for routine and emergency repairs/maintenance; suggest improvements to the center’s equipment to reduce environmental impact and cost
REMAIN FLEXIBLE
- Be available to work varying shifts, from weekends to holidays, in addition to extended workdays as needed by your center
WHO YOU ARE
You’re an experienced, technically proficient manager and a strong team player who can troubleshoot with the best of ’em! You’re comfortable supervising a team of mechanics and can clearly communicate your department’s needs to the members of your team. And you’ll have an affinity for spotting and resolving center technical issues as (or, better yet, before) they arise. Most importantly, you will possess a strong desire to grow and to develop the talent and skill of the technical staff that you supervise.
DESIRED SKILLS: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our world-class team
- 5+ Years of Bowling Mechanic Experience
- Solid Communication Skills
- Strong Team Player
- Staff Supervision
- An ability to walk, bend, and stand for periods of time and lift objects as necessary
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typical entertainment environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K program
- Employee Stock program
- Referral program
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) each year
- 4 Paid Holidays each year
- Comprehensive Paid Training program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Benefits
Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits
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About Lucky Strike Entertainment
Lucky Strike Entertainment is a leading location-based entertainment company with over 360 bowling centers, waterparks, and family entertainment centers globally, generating nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue.
