Director, Facilities Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance

Directs the Facility Maintenance functions within the Maintenance Division. This includes direct responsibility for the Park Décor, Paint, Carpentry, Landscape, Aquatics, HVAC, Plumbing, Garage/Machine Shop, Electrician/Electronics Shop, Sign Shop, and Kitchen Equipment.

Salary Details: $103,200 - $137,600/yr. based on experience 

• Provides leadership to the Park Décor, Paint, Carpentry, Landscape, Aquatics, HVAC, Plumbing, Garage/Machine Shop, Electrician/Electronics Shop, Sign Shop, and Kitchen Equipment repair departments within the Maintenance Division.
• Manages various maintenance projects to deliver maximum performance and value for the company, to maximize appearance and functions, and ensures projects are completed on time and within budgets.
• Ensures all Federal, State, Local, and Company Laws, Codes, Standards, Procedures, and best practices are followed at all times. Complies compliance information, produces compliance reports, requests variances and assists government officials with on-site compliance inspections.
• Maintains the safety of guests and employees by ensuring proper maintenance of company equipment and enforcing safe work practices at all times.
• Manages employee performance utilizing all appropriate means including training, coaching, counseling and discipline as outlined in Knott's Berry Farm policies and procedures.  Ensures that all employees and guests are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Demonstrable computer skills, including the ability to effectively use of CMMS software, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must have a good understanding of modern business practices and procedures, business letter writing and elements of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and mathematics.  Excellent organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience with the development, implementation and administration of both Capital and Expense budgets. Develops and accurately maintains budgets and schedules for all assigned departmental Maintenance activities.
• Supports managers with the solicitation and negotiations of agreements for outside services, parts, and supplies in accordance with established company budgets and guidelines.
• Adheres to and enforces all Cedar Fair and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.

• Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree required. Facility or Construction Management or closely related field, preferred. 
• Water Distribution Operator, D2 certification and 401 Water Quality certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Certified Facility Manager preferred.
• At least 10+ years of prior relevant facilities maintenance experience required.
• At least 5+ years of prior leadership/management experience, overseeing a large group preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable laws, codes, standards, and industry practices relating to Maintenance in Southern California.  Demonstrable understanding of the basic principles of HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, and General Construction.
• In depth knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans(SWPPP), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan(SPCC)
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.