Assistant Director, Engineering

1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee IL 60031, United States

Pay: $75000 - $80000

At Great Wolf, the Assistant Director of Engineering supervises maintenance operations and physical condition of the facility to ensure the highest quality standards of guest satisfaction within the allotted budget.

• Grow your career
  : A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels
• Great Perks
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  Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends - including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives
• Learn While You Earn
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  Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training
• Prioritize Your Well-Being
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  We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Celebrate Your Uniqueness
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  Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave

• Meets maintenance operational standards by contributing maintenance information to strategic plans and review; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems
• Evaluates functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with operating departments; identifying problems and requirements
• Maintains function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by implementing a preventive maintenance program; operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts
• Improves function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying, recommending, and implementing changes, expansions, and additions
• Perform supervisory responsibilities by selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and counseling with disciplinary measures, as necessary
• Evaluate performance of the team and recommending compensation actions
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying up to date with the industry
• Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience with hands‑on equipment maintenance; must include experience with solving electronics failures, using such tools as test clips for device packages along with grabbers, SMD tweezers, probes, and insertion/extraction tools
• 3+ years experience with supervising work for a team of technically skilled individuals

• Plumbing License, Certified Pool & Spa (CPO) License, Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certified
• Previous experience in leadership role in resort/waterpark setting
• Able to develop, implement, and monitor programs that adhere to all appropriate regulations, including:
  Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications
• Excellent people management skills including resolving conflict, coaching and developing others, promoting teamwork, and performance management

• Able to lift up to 15 lbs
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs on daily basis and walk frequently

$75000 - $80000 annual base salary

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range…