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.   

 

Tom Foolery’s Maintenance Manager  

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is 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.  

 

Key Responsibilities   

 

• 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. 

• Lead with a positive, people-centered attitude to create an inclusive, engaging, and motivating workplace atmosphere. 

 

Salary Range: $58,000 - $75,000 

 

What We’re Looking For   

 

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive maintenance experience, a 4-year technical/trade degree with a year of experience, or a 2-year technical degree with 2 or more years of related experience. 

• 1-2 years of managing others. 

• Have hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills similar to automotive mechanics - ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. 

 
Preferred Knowledge