Theme Park Building Maintenance Manager

Description

You’re part of a proud tradition when you work with us at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. From our humble beginnings in 1946 as Santa Claus Land, America’s first theme park has grown into a world-class attraction in the heart of Santa Claus, Indiana. Holiday World’s top-ranked coasters and attractions, along with its lovingly restored and maintained classic rides, are matched only by Splashin’ Safari water park—the Water Coaster Capital of the World. Since 1946, the parks have been owned and operated by the Koch family, and that makes all the difference. When you work for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, we treat you like family because we are a family.

The Building Maintenance Manager is a full-time position that is responsible for making sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. This role manages projects within scope, schedule, and budgets. The Building Maintenance Manager sets goals for their employees and determines what actions need to take place to execute the set goals. They organize and divide tasks into activities that can be accomplished by team members. They will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating results. This role monitors all processes while remaining in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.  

Maintenance Technicians are also eligible for our skill-based pay program! This compensation program allows our Part & Full-Time Maintenance Team to increase their rate of pay by developing their knowledge and skills at our parks through the completion of certifications and cross-training in other departments.

Requirements

Safety and Environmental Performance:

• Lead the safety effort by personal example
• Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assist employees and assure Guest satisfaction 
• Use and maintain Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s equipment and property in the appropriate manner
• Always follow instructions of posted safety signs and warnings to ensure your personal well-being
• Immediately report all injuries to your direct supervisor, management on duty, or the Full-Time Safety Team 
• “Safety First” is not just a slogan – it must be our #1 priority!

Work Requirements

• Lead team to ensure an effective and efficient preventative maintenance program is in place for all company buildings, refrigeration equipment, heating & cooling systems, and food & beverage equipment by developing and following an annual schedule/plan
• Develop and maintain life cycle management for all HVAC and foods equipment
• Manage an effective response when there is an urgent need for an equipment failure
• Evaluate quotes from vendors for repairs and projects and select effective and economic solutions
• Work with other departments and schedule work accordingly as needed
• Monitor, prioritize, and respond to Mobaro tickets assigned to department
• Assist in creating department’s annual budget
• Supervise Building Maintenance team including:
  • Enforce all safety rules 
  • Enforce company policies
  • Schedule employees based on workload and budget 
  • Evaluate work performance and coach employees as needed
  • Identify skills gaps and work with Director to develop plan for additional training
  • Enforce Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari standards, such as uniform and appearance standards
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training Building Maintenance staff
• Practice safe work skills that comply with policies, regulations, and procedures
• Report to work as scheduled, including holidays, weekends, evenings, and overtime
• Learn new tasks and skills at the parks and attend company-sponsored training off-site
• Document repair and maintenance activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, associate degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of prior management experience preferred
• 3-5 year of general construction experience
• Theme Park management is preferred 
• Have an understanding of fire protection systems and how they work
• Have knowledge of electrical usage and layout in the park
• Have knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing systems and how they function.
• Ability to make good decisions on repairs in time sensitive occurrences.
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to use math to perform work using scaled drawings and use survey instruments
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, and reach high and low
• Ability to climb structures to inspect, maintain, and repair
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to read and write in the English language
• Ability to work at heights 175 feet above ground
• Ability to work in sunny, hot, cold, windy, rainy, and noisy environments
• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable pre-employment drug screen and background check 

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari offers competitive wages and benefits, including a generous 401(k) match, bonus program, PTO accrual program, tuition discounts and reimbursements, free season passes and tickets, and much more!

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

For the safety of our Guests and our staff, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari conducts background checks on all applicants aged 18 or older and we follow all federal and state laws, FCRA regulations and EEOC guidance regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process. Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee from employment.