Facilities Manager

Come join Childrens Fairyland as our Facilities Manager and play a vital role in keeping our beloved park safe functional and beautiful for the youngest members of our community! This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys supervising a team managing projects and maintaining unique facilities in a dynamic outdoor environment.

The Facilities Manager oversees the daily maintenance and upkeep of the park and supervises the work activities of two (2) Maintenance Assistants and two (2) Custodians to ensure a safe clean and welcoming environment for guests staff and partners.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Facilities this position works collaboratively across departments to plan and manage facility improvements maintenance projects and operational needs. The role develops project timelines tracks progress manages facilities inventory and ensures that park infrastructure and equipment remain in excellent working order. The Facilities Manager also partners closely with the Events and Education teams to support the successful execution of special programs and events throughout the park.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily maintenance repair and upkeep of park facilities structures and infrastructure

• Supervise and support a team of two (2) Maintenance Assistants and two (2) Custodians including scheduling training and performance oversight

• Plan coordinate and manage facilities improvement and maintenance projects from start to completion

• Develop project timelines communicate milestones and ensure deadlines are met

• Maintain facilities inventory and ensure tools materials and equipment are properly maintained and stocked

• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and maintain safe work practices for all staff

• Read and interpret technical materials such as building plans maps and instruction manuals

• Collaborate with internal departments to support park operations programming and special events

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements preventative maintenance and cost efficiencies

• Support a culture of safety teamwork and accountability within the facilities team

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum four (4) years of professional hands-on experience in building maintenance or construction trades such as carpentry plumbing painting mechanical work or minor electrical work

• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience managing a team of three (3) or more direct reports

• At least one (1) year of project management experience overseeing construction maintenance or building improvement projects

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and workplace safety practices

• Ability to read and interpret technical materials including building plans and equipment manuals

• Intermediate computer skills including email word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff at all levels both verbally and in writing

• Ability to remain calm organized and effective while managing multiple priorities

• Valid California Drivers License with an insurable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using project management software such as Asana Trello etc.

• Experience in any of the following disciplines: fiberglass construction and/or repair mold making technical theater (i.e. lighting and soundboard operation) animatronics or any other speciality crafting/making skills

Personal Attributes/Values

• People-orientation- able to interact effectively politely and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations. Comfortable working with non-English speaking and culturally diverse stakeholders

• Professional maturity to manage composure during stressful interactions

• Energetic diplomatic adaptable and with a good sense of humor.

• Passionate about the mission vision and goals of Fairyland and possess an understanding of how this position contributes to the organizations success.

• Strong work ethic with an orientation toward process improvement.

• Impeccable integrity and honesty

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily located in an outdoor environment. Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:

• Stand sit kneel walk bend and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift

• Traverse safely over uneven terrain throughout the entirety of the 10-acre amusement park

• Safely lift and transport items of up to 100 lbs.

• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Respond quickly to sounds

• See and respond quickly to situations

• Communicate in clear loud voice

• Operate two-radio for communications with park personnel

• Work in outdoor seasonal weather conditions for 100% of shift

• Ability to work on weekends and holidays with notice and as needed

• Proven track record of punctuality and attendance

• Current COVID-19 Requirements

• Ability to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start of employment;

Benefits & Compensation

This is a regular full-time non-exempt position scheduled Tuesdays through Saturdays 7:00 am 3:30 pm. The non-negotiable starting rate of pay is $35.40 per hour ($73632 annualized). Full-time employees are eligible to participate in benefits the first of the month following 60 days of service. Benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage at 100% for employees

• Accrue up to 10 days of PTO in your first year AND separate paid sick leave bank of up to 10 days per year AND three floating holidays per year

• 401k plan available

• Family membership to Fairyland or 6 guest passes annually

• Discounts on Fairyland merchandise and Café