SFDK Facilities Maintenance Area Manager $80,000-$95,000/Year
About The Position
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking an experienced and hardworking individual to join our Facilities Maintenance Team. The Facilities Maintenance Area Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all park facilities and infrastructure. This role oversees a team of maintenance technicians responsible for buildings, utilities, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, landscaping support, and general facility upkeep to ensure an exceptional guest and team member experience while maintaining compliance with all applicable Six Flags, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Five or more years of commercial or industrial facilities maintenance experience
- Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred
- Working knowledge of: HVAC systems, Electrical systems, Plumbing systems, Carpentry and general construction, Building automation systems (BAS), CMMS software, Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical certification in facilities maintenance, electrical, HVAC, construction management, or related field preferred
- Experience in theme parks, resorts, entertainment venues, stadiums, hospitals, or large commercial campuses is highly desirable
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Forklift and aerial lift certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Responsibilities
- Supervise, schedule, and develop a team of facility maintenance technicians
- Plan and prioritize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
- Maintain park buildings, offices, restaurants, retail locations, restrooms, warehouses, backstage areas, and administrative facilities
- Oversee maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, roofing, doors, windows, flooring, and structural systems
- Coordinate repairs to utilities including water, sewer, compressed air, natural gas, and irrigation systems
- Ensure all work complies with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, building codes, environmental regulations, and Six Flags safety standards
- Respond to facility emergencies including utility outages, water leaks, storm damage, and equipment failures
- Coordinate contractors and vendors performing facility improvements and specialized repairs
- Monitor maintenance work orders through the Maximo & Mobaro CMMS, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation
- Maintain inventory of tools, materials, spare parts, and consumables
- Assist Maintenance Director in developing annual operating and capital budgets for facility improvements
- Participate in facility inspections and corrective action planning
- Support special events, seasonal operations, and overnight maintenance projects
- Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment and infrastructure failures
- Ensure excellent housekeeping and organization throughout maintenance shops and work areas
- Participate in after-hours and on-call emergency response as required
- Lead daily shift meetings and work assignments
- Coach and mentor Facility Maintenance personnel
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
- Ensure compliance with training requirements and certifications
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Develop technician skills through cross-training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
