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Six Flags White Water

Waterpark Maintenance Manager (Fulltime) at Six Flags White Water

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Job Description

Overview:
What's In It For You?
  • Full-Time position with competitive pay, bonus, and benefits plan
  • Quarterly 401K match on up to 5% of your contributions
  • Free passes for your family and friends
  • Free admission to regional attractions and other regional theme parks

Job Summary: Six Flags White Water is seeking a skilled and dynamic leader to join our Maintenance Operations department. This person will lead the maintenance, construction, and rehab of Six Flags White Water facilities, attractions, and rides. 

 


Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Maintenance Department to deliver results in a broad array of activities including facilities maintenance, annual preventative maintenance activities, repair and rehabilitation of structures and equipment, landscaping and support for park operations.
  • Oversee the broad array of facility-related maintenance, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, roadways, and wooden and fiberglass attraction structures. 
  • Ensure that the water quality program is being properly executed in accordance with the swimming pool standards set by Six Flags and Cobb-Douglas Public Health.
  • Ensure that the ride inspection programs are being properly executed in accordance with the standards set by Six Flags, Ride Manufacturers, ASTM and the State of Georgia.
  • Maintain and enforce Six Flags and OSHA safety standards to ensure safe operations for guests and employees
  • Schedule, prioritize, and oversee park projects and goals.
  • Utilize data from financial reports to layout annual department operating budget, and maintain fiscal targets through monthly forecasts.
  • Work closely with and support various Marketing, In-Park Service, Operations, Group Sales, and Human Resources initiatives to ensure successful implementation of all special projects, events and programs.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and development for the entire Maintenance Team.
  • Assist Maintenance Director with and participate in the implementation of capital projects and new construction projects.
  • Occasionally serve as Park Manager In-Charge on a rotating basis.
  • Other duties as assigned

Status: Fulltime, Exempt.

Pay Range: Starting at $85,000 (based on experience & certifications)


Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Maximo or similar Enterprise Asset Management systems.
  • Working knowledge of various skilled trades including Carpentry, Electrical, Mechanical (experience with conveyor belts is a plus), HVAC, Paint and Fiberglass.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a water park Maintenance Department.
  • Advanced knowledge of swimming pools and water slides
  • Ability to meet deadlines and understand cost implications.
  • Ability to professionally interact with various departments and park guests
  • Ability to write, speak and understand English with strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
  • Able to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time, climbing, and working at heights up to 100 ft.
  • Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to work outside in any weather conditions, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Valid Drivers’ License and clean DMV report.
  • Candidates must currently have an active Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license.

Typical mid-level pay: $105k for Facilities Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$105k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$63k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $173k

Senior roles pay 69% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024