Gameday Bay Indoor Waterpark Chief Engineer

S&L Corporate Office•Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

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 role combines technical expertise and 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 Chief Engineer directs daily engineering operations, leads and develops the maintenance team, manages preventive maintenance and work orders, and personally troubleshoots and repairs equipment within their training and authorization. The role oversees HVAC, indoor-pool dehumidification, aquatic systems, facility equipment, vendors, contractors, projects, budgets, supplies, and engineering records. It also partners with aquatics leadership on water quality and testing, coordinates specialist work when required, and provides approved basic troubleshooting for technology and AV systems. The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and designated on-call coverage. It involves extended standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching and repetitive hand use, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. The work environment may include equipment noise and vibration, heat, humidity, dampness, lint, dust, steam, wet floors, changing temperatures, linens, chemicals, cleaning products, and odors. A background check related to the role’s responsibilities is required.

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 perform the described physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 engineering team.
Verify employee competency and training records, and hold team members accountable for safety, work quality, service, and completion.
Manage documented preventive maintenance and work orders in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
Prioritize work based on safety and operational impact, assign tasks, communicate timelines, and verify corrections and satisfactory completion before equipment returns to service.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment within training, licensing, and authorization; direct team and contractor work and use qualified specialists for restricted work.
Maintain service and inspection records, manuals, inventories, warranties, and contracts; track recurring issues, corrective actions, renewal deadlines, and record-retention requirements.
Control tools, parts, supplies, and chemicals through approved purchasing and security procedures; maintain adequate stock and accessible Safety Data Sheets; 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; promptly 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 remove unsafe equipment from service promptly.
Manage engineering budgets, expenses, utilities, and capital recommendations based on safety, reliability, and life-cycle cost; pursue 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

Eligibility to enroll in a 401(k) after six months of service, with company match.
Flexible scheduling.
On-the-job training.
Paid time off accruing from day one.
Holiday pay when working designated company holidays.
Growth and development opportunities, potentially at the same property or at another company 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 for regular full-time team members and leadership team to enroll in short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, life insurance, and flexible spending benefits.
Salaried managers may, with approval, flex a working holiday to another day within the pay period.