Assistant Facilities Director Jobs

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions delivers a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed resort is home to America's largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center.

We are inviting you to apply for Assistant Facilities Director. In this position, you'll support the facilities director in the management and operations maintenance technicians, who are responsible for guest room and overall facility to keep the property safe, functional, and cosmetically appealing.

The entire facilities team includes general maintenance technicians, as well as multiple trades people (carpenters, electricians, etc.), a grounds team, and other support personnel. The teams would be managed on a daily basis by the Facility Director – and you would serve as support. Your primarily responsibility would be to manage the general maintenance technicians on a daily basis, but as the effective second in command, would have the responsibility of managing the entire department when the Facility Director is not present.

Primary daily responsibilities would include keeping the maintenance technicians organized as they go about responding to various maintenance issues throughout the day as well as work to complete various projects around the property. You would also manage a team of technicians that is dedicated solely to performing preventative maintenance in the guest rooms to keep them always at the highest standards.

Other responsibilities may include being a point of contact for outside contractors/vendors, participating in manager meetings with other department managers, and assisting with Capital Planning.

We do require that you have a background, consisting of (an):

• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and equipment operating manuals
• Desired: previous experience in a hospitality environment
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Leadership, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of construction materials

If your background is what we're seeking and your personality is one of service to others, please consider joining our growing and industry leading team.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates
• Discounts and resort perks
• Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
• Above-industry average compensation
• Promotion from within
• Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational opportunities

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includesForbesAmerica's Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler's #1 World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort inSmart Meeting's Smart Stars Awards,Parents' MagazineKids' Travel Award Winner and TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000), Sandusky, Ohio (2005), Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015) and Round Rock, Texas (2020).

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.