Park Maintenance & Technical Operations Lead

Owensboro FEC; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maui's in Owensboro is seeking a hands-on Technical Operations Manager to lead maintenance for attractions, arcade systems, go-karts, and facility infrastructure. You will supervise a technical team, schedule preventative maintenance, and ensure safety and reliability for guests and staff.

This role requires strong leadership, OSHA knowledge, and a proven ability to coordinate vendors, manage work orders, and uphold company standards in a fast-paced park environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED; technical training, trade certifications, or related education is preferred.
• Three or more years of maintenance, technical operations, facilities management, or amusement attraction experience, with previous leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and building systems, along with preventative maintenance programs and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience leading maintenance teams, managing work orders, coordinating vendors, maintaining documentation, and enforcing safety standards.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, ride inspections, preventative maintenance systems, inventory management, and maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop the Go-Kart Technician, Arcade Technician, and Attraction Technician teams while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Assign daily work orders, preventative maintenance tasks, inspections, and repair priorities based on operational needs, safety concerns, and equipment reliability.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, and performance coaching while supporting technician growth and advancement.
• Partner with the General Manager and Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and technician development.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, and operational readiness of all attractions, arcade systems, go-karts, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure all attractions and equipment operate safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules, work orders, repair documentation, parts inventory, and vendor relationships to minimize downtime and maximize operational reliability.
• Coordinate repairs, software updates, inspections, warranty work, and technical support while maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Maintain responsibility for attraction safety, maintenance compliance, OSHA requirements, inspection readiness, and documentation throughout the park.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures, attraction shutdowns, facility issues, and safety concerns while ensuring corrective actions are completed before equipment returns to service.
• Oversee building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and other facility infrastructure while coordinating outside contractors and service providers as needed.
• Partner with park leadership to support daily operations, special events, and guest experience by maintaining a safe, clean, and fully operational facility.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Maui's in Owensboro is seeking a hands-on Technical Operations Manager to lead maintenance for attractions, arcade systems, go-karts, and facility infrastructure. You will supervise a technical team, schedule preventative maintenance, and ensure safety and reliability for guests and staff.

This role requires strong leadership, OSHA knowledge, and a proven ability to coordinate vendors, manage work orders, and uphold company standards in a fast-paced park environment.