Maintenance & Facilities Director — Safety, Reliability, Impact

Six Flags Corp; Village of Corfu (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings (401k)

Free Park Admission

Friends & Family Tickets

Team Member Discounts

Team Experiences

Job summary

Six Flags Darien Lake is seeking a Director of Maintenance & Facilities to lead maintenance, engineering, construction, and technical operations across the park. You will ensure safety, reliability, and readiness of rides, facilities, and infrastructure.

This senior role directs short- and long-range maintenance strategies, oversees budgets and procurement, and develops high-performing teams, while coordinating with regulators and contractors to maintain OSHA standards and park safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Business/Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, construction, or similar complex technical environment.
• Experience leading technical teams in a safety-focused operation.
• Experience managing construction, capital, infrastructure, or major maintenance projects including budgets and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and asset reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to develop leaders and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Division and provide strategic direction for maintenance, rides, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and facilities operations.
• Champion a safety-first culture with inspections and safe work practices in line with OSHA and company policies.
• Develop and execute short- and long-range maintenance strategies for rides, vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
• Provide financial leadership for operating and capital budgets, labor and material expenditures, procurement, inventory, and departmental performance.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, set performance expectations, and provide coaching and accountability.
• Collaborate with park departments to align priorities and ensure maintenance supports park readiness and guest experience.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety culture

Budgeting

Project management

Team development

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Six Flags Darien Lake is seeking a Director of Maintenance & Facilities to lead maintenance, engineering, construction, and technical operations across the park. You will ensure safety, reliability, and readiness of rides, facilities, and infrastructure.

This senior role directs short- and long-range maintenance strategies, oversees budgets and procurement, and develops high-performing teams, while coordinating with regulators and contractors to maintain OSHA standards and park safety.