Tom Foolery's Maintenance Manager

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African‑inspired resorts offer world‑class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting‑edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family‑owned company, our Promise is simple:
Lead with Love
. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity:water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

We’re seeking a Maintenance Manager for our Indoor Theme Park. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the safety, planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in facility maintenance, ride maintenance, ride checks, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and sanitation.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love
—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll help ensure a safe, reliable, and visually polished environment, allowing guests to fully enjoy attractions without disruptions. You’ll proactively support ride functionality and facility upkeep, while also empowering associates to deliver exceptional service with confidence and consistency.

• Ensure all rides follow Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules per manufacturer and ride manual guidelines including daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot ride mechanical failures, electrical issues, and operational problems to minimize downtime.
• Maintain bowling equipment including pinsetters, lanes, ball returns, and scoring systems to ensure optimal performance.

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive maintenance experience in theme parks, family entertainment centers, bowling facilities, or related amusement industries; or a 4‑year technical/trade degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2‑year technical degree and 2 or more years of related experience.
• Hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting skills similar to automotive mechanics—ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of ride maintenance schedules, repairs, and daily operations for family entertainment centers, indoor theme parks, and/or amusement facilities.
• Knowledge of bowling lane mechanics, pinsetters, ball returns, and related bowling equipment maintenance.

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within.
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time associates.
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts.
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career.

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love
—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

Wisconsin Dells, WI | Sandusky, OH | Pocono Manor, PA | Round Rock, TX | Spotsylvania County, VA

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.