Chief Engineer, Indoor Waterpark | Flexible Scheduling

S&L Corporate Office; Fulton Heights (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job training

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth opportunities

Travel discounts

Job summary

S&L Hospitality's Gameday Bay in Fulton Heights, OH, seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering for a year-round indoor waterpark. You will report to the General Manager and blend technical expertise with team leadership to keep water attractions, building systems, F&B equipment, and towel laundry operating safely and reliably.

This role starts in January 2027 with the indoor waterpark opening planned for March 2027.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities maintenance or plant engineering.
• 3+ years supervising a maintenance or engineering team.
• 3+ years managing commercial pool or aquatic systems.
• Hands-on HVAC and aquatic dehumidification experience.
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator certification and other licenses.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering operations and enforce policies, codes, and safety requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and manage the engineering team with focus on safety and quality.
• Manage preventive maintenance and work orders; verify completion before return to service.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; supervise contractors as needed.
• Maintain records, inventories, warranties, and service contracts.
• Control tools, parts, and chemicals with secure purchasing and SDS compliance.
• Oversee HVAC, indoor-pool dehumidification, and aquatic systems.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and capital recommendations with safety first.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Team leadership

HVAC

Safety compliance

Budgets & contracts

Troubleshooting

Facility operations

Education

Certified Pool Operator certification

Tools

Maintenance management

Job description

S&L Hospitality's Gameday Bay in Fulton Heights, OH, seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering for a year-round indoor waterpark. You will report to the General Manager and blend technical expertise with team leadership to keep water attractions, building systems, F&B equipment, and towel laundry operating safely and reliably.

This role starts in January 2027 with the indoor waterpark opening planned for March 2027.