Gameday Bay Indoor Waterpark Chief Engineer

S&L Corporate Office•Canton, OH

About The Position

Gameday Bay is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering for its year-round indoor waterpark. Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief Engineer combines technical expertise with team leadership to keep water attractions, building systems, food and beverage equipment, and towel laundry operating safely and reliably. The position is expected to start in January 2027, ahead of the anticipated March 2027 opening of the indoor waterpark. The role leads daily engineering operations, manages preventive maintenance and work orders, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, and coordinates qualified specialists, vendors, and contractors. It oversees aquatic systems, HVAC and indoor-pool dehumidification, facility equipment, safety systems, records, inventories, budgets, projects, and basic technology troubleshooting. The Chief Engineer partners with the General Manager, Human Resources, and aquatics leadership to support staffing, training, safety, compliance, water quality, and operational readiness. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and designated on-call coverage, and is subject to a background check related to the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

At least five years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance, mechanical systems, or plant engineering experience.
At least three years supervising a maintenance or engineering team.
At least three years managing commercial pool or aquatic systems.
Hands-on commercial HVAC and indoor aquatic dehumidification experience.
Knowledge of pool chemistry, mechanical and electrical systems, and safe maintenance practices.
Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills.
Experience managing budgets and contractors.
Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Pool Operator certification and other required licenses or certifications.
Availability for a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and designated on-call coverage.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally sit for records and other tasks.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach at, below, and above shoulder height to handle equipment, supplies, and linens.
Ability to frequently use hands and fingers for repetitive grasping, gripping, pinching, pushing, pulling, turning, sorting, folding, and handling wet and dry materials and controls.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation; use team lifting or mechanical assistance when appropriate.
Ability to work around equipment noise and vibration, heat, humidity, dampness, lint, dust, steam, wet floors, and changing temperatures.
Ability to follow safe-handling procedures, wear required protective equipment, and remain alert to moving equipment, hot surfaces, wet floors, and carts when potentially exposed to linens, chemicals, cleaning products, and odors.
Successful completion of a background check as it relates to the responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

Direct daily engineering operations and enforce company policies, procedures, brand standards, manufacturer instructions, and applicable laws, codes, permits, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with the General Manager and Human Resources to hire, train, coach, and manage the team; verify competency and training records and hold employees accountable for safety, work quality, service, and completion.
Manage documented preventive maintenance and work orders, prioritize work according to safety and operational impact, assign tasks, communicate timelines, and verify corrections before equipment returns to service.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and direct team and contractor work within training, licensing, and authorization; use qualified specialists for restricted work and verify follow-through.
Maintain service and inspection records, manuals, inventories, warranties, contracts, recurring-issue tracking, corrective actions, renewal deadlines, and required record retention.
Control tools, parts, supplies, and chemicals through approved purchasing and security procedures; maintain adequate stock and accessible Safety Data Sheets, and enforce chemical labeling, segregation, handling, and storage requirements.
Maintain HVAC, indoor-pool dehumidification, aquatic systems, and facility equipment, coordinating qualified specialists when required.
Enforce safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable laws and codes; address hazards, stop unsafe work, and verify required approvals before equipment returns to service.
Apply pool chemistry, circulation, filtration, disinfection, and chemical-feed knowledge to maintain aquatic systems; partner with aquatics leadership on water quality, testing, logs, and corrective actions.
Inspect, maintain, and coordinate specialist service for pools, water attractions, mechanical equipment, safety interlocks, and emergency-stop protections; document work and promptly remove unsafe equipment from service.
Manage engineering budgets, expenses, utilities, and capital recommendations based on safety, reliability, and life-cycle cost, while pursuing efficiency without reducing required maintenance, ventilation, water quality, or safety.
Manage approved projects, estimates, schedules, protected work areas, permits, and inspections; obtain management approvals and verify completion and required reopening authorizations.
Oversee vendors and contractors through approved purchasing processes; confirm qualifications and insurance, communicate site safety expectations, verify work quality, and resolve outstanding issues and warranty claims.
Manage budgets, supplies, projects, and vendors; maintain accurate records and remain accountable for work quality and completion.
Provide approved basic troubleshooting for computers, AV, printers, kiosks, and Wi-Fi; document issues and business impacts, communicate with vendors and outsourced IT partners, and track resolution.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility after six months of service, with company match.
Flexible scheduling.
On-the-job training.
Paid Time Off accruing from the first day.
Holiday pay when working designated Company Holidays.
Growth and development opportunities, including potential opportunities at the same property or transfer to another property.
Travel discounts through hotel brands in the company portfolio.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for regular full-time team members and leadership team.
Opportunities to enroll in short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, life insurance, and flexible spending benefits for regular full-time team members and leadership team.
Salaried managers may flex a working holiday to another day within the pay period if approved.