Director of Facilities - Typhoon Texas Austin

Description

Position Overview

The Director of Facilities is a leadership role for Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Pflugerville, Texas responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations of rides, pools, buildings, and infrastructure. This role leads the facilities team in preventive maintenance, repairs, and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. The Director manages budgets and contractors while ensuring daily readiness of the park for guests. They serve as a strategic partner for park leadership, balancing cost efficiency with reliability and uptime.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the facilities department, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Oversee compliance checklists, safety standards, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, ADA, Fire Code, Health Dept., etc.).
• Manage inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency response protocols.
• Operate and maintain pumps, motors, valves, filters, and other systems.
• Supervise building, plumbing, HVAC, F&B equipment, and general maintenance tasks.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and enforce policies while promoting a safety culture.
• Develop and manage budgets, track expenses, and maintain accurate records of inventories, work orders.
• Coordinate facility projects with contractors, vendors, and departmental leadership.
• Collaborate with all departments to support guest experience, resolve issues, and provide input for strategic planning.
• Perform all duties in a manner that reflects and models the Pyek Core Values of Hardworking, Self-Aware, Can-Do Mentality, Unoffendable & Kind.
• Other duties as designated by the General Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 5 years of maintenance experience; waterpark preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office as well as Basic Computer Skills & App based technology.
• Able to complete OSHA-10 Certification, CPO/AFO Certification, and First Aid Certification.
• Must be able to move throughout the property to diagnose and repair building or ride issues.
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must be able to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

• Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions (including direct sun, hot/cold temperatures, rain, wind, etc.)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching involved.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects of at least 50 pounds.