Facility Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid vacation and holidays

Discounts on bowling, waterparks, and

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to keep lanes, attractions, kitchen equipment, and building systems running smoothly. The role requires overseeing daily repairs, implementing preventive maintenance, and acting as the on-site technical expert to minimize downtime.

You will lead a maintenance team, manage vendors and budgets, and ensure safety compliance. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required to keep centers fully operational.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in facilities or technical operations leadership in a high-volume setting.
• Experience supervising a maintenance team and coordinating preventive maintenance.
• Budgeting for preventive maintenance and cost control with vendors.
• Strong safety program knowledge including OSHA standards.
• Ability to lead teams and train staff for safe, quality maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee daily repair and maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lanes, and attractions.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules, document all work, and monitor equipment performance to prevent failures.
• Serve as on-site technical expert, completing repairs and troubleshooting with speed and accuracy.
• Manage contractors, vendors, parts inventory, and facility budgets.
• Train and develop maintenance team members in safe practices, technical skills, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support during peak hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Maintenance supervision

Vendor management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

HVAC/plumbing familiarity

Team development

Job description

Why Lucky Strike?

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the world with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.

From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse company with 14,000 associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit.

When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It’s not easy to get hired by us – we want only the most talented and committed managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.

Overview

As a Facility Manager at Lucky Strike Entertainment, you will keep everything running: the lanes, the attractions, the kitchen equipment, and every building system in between, staying ahead of failures and being the first one called when something goes wrong.

What You'll Do

• Perform and oversee daily repair and maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lanes, and attractions.
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules, document all work, and monitor equipment performance to get ahead of failures.
• Serve as the on-site technical expert, completing repairs and troubleshooting issues with speed and precision.
• Manage contractors, vendors, parts inventory, and facility budgets.
• Train and develop maintenance team members in safe practices, technical skills, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support during peak hours including nights, weekends, and holidays to keep the center fully operational.

What You'll Bring

• 3 or more years of facilities or technical operations leadership in a high-volume environment.
• Practical experience with plumbing, electrical repair, HVAC, and general contracting.
• Proven ability to build and lead a maintenance team focused on uptime and guest satisfaction.
• Financial acumen including preventive maintenance budgeting, vendor management, and cost control.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance, OSHA standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in mechanical or technical spaces.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Get

• Medical, dental, and vision plans to select from based on your needs.
• Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey.
• 401(k) retirement plans.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Vacation and holidays.
• Perks: bowling, Boomer's, and waterpark discounts; retail discounts; event discounts, and more.

Benefits

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available at Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $28.00 per hour.