Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Infrastructure

Goodwin Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Infrastructure to own maintenance and construction operations across a large-scale entertainment and hospitality destination. You will direct ride and facility maintenance programs, lead capital improvements, and manage a unionized workforce to drive safety, reliability, and performance.

ideal candidate has senior-level leadership experience in complex technical operations, capital projects, and collective bargaining, with strategic

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive experience in maintenance, engineering, construction, facilities management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance, construction, or engineering operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining, including contract administration/negotiations/grievance resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, ride, and facility maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct all Maintenance and Construction Division operations across multiple park properties, establishing goals and standards.
• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of construction and capital improvement projects with contractors and partners.
• Implement and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for rides, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and grounds.
• Oversee administration of the Maintenance Department Collective Bargaining Agreement and resolution of grievances.
• Develop and manage budgets for labor, operating expenses, capital, and projects; monitor expenditures and take corrective action.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership experience

Labor relations

Capital projects

Regulatory compliance

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction/Facilities Mgmt

Job description

Join our team as the Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Infrastructure and take full ownership of maintenance and construction operations across a large-scale, multi-property entertainment and hospitality destination. Reporting to senior park leadership, you will direct ride and facility maintenance programs, lead capital improvement projects, and administer a unionized workforce while driving safety, reliability, and operational performance across the full asset portfolio.

This role is ideal for a senior maintenance and facilities leader who has experience managing complex technical operations, capital projects, and collective bargaining environments, and who wants to take on a high-impact leadership role with broad operational scope and strategic influence within a stable and expanding organization.

Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Infrastructure What You Will Do

• Direct all Maintenance and Construction Division operations across multiple park properties, establishing goals, priorities, and performance standards
• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of construction and capital improvement projects, coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, and corporate partners
• Implement and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for rides, attractions, facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and grounds
• Serve as the senior management representative for administration of the Maintenance Department Collective Bargaining Agreement, including grievance resolution and contract interpretation
• Develop and manage labor, operating expense, capital, and project budgets, monitoring expenditures and driving corrective action as needed
• Lead departmental safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and corporate safety teams
• Recruit, develop, and lead maintenance and construction personnel, including technical training, certification programs, and performance management

Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Infrastructure What You Bring

• 6–10 years of progressive experience in maintenance, engineering, construction, facilities management, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance, construction, or engineering operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining, including direct involvement in contract administration, negotiations, or grievance resolution
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, ride, and facility maintenance systems
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects, contractors, and vendor relationships
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License; ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and variable hours as required

Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Infrastructure The Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

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Brett Hume