Top 22 Director of facilities Jobs in Surprise, Az

Director of Ride & Attractions of Mattel Adventure Park
VAI Resort —Glendale, AZ
- From $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Tech Services Director
PepsiCo —Tolleson, AZ
- $132,200 - $262,400 a year
- Supervising experience
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Site Operations Director
5C Data Centers USA, Inc. —Phoenix, AZ
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Senior Director, Corporate Workplace and Facilities Management
Spectrum —Phoenix, AZ
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- 7 years
- Writing skills
- English
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Hilton Grand Vacations —Peoria, AZ
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Sr. Facilities Director - Phoenix, AZ
CBRE —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
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Maintenance Director
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley AZ —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- English
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Director, Plant Operations
Haven Behavioral Health —Phoenix, AZ
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- Engineering
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Director, Data Center Facilities Development
Oracle —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
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Director of Diocesan Pastoral Center Facilities
Diocese of Phoenix Diocesan Pastoral Center —Phoenix, AZ
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Bachelor of Science
- English
Maintenance Director
Paradise Valley Senior Living —Phoenix, AZ
- Monday to Friday
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Facility Director / Administrator
iCare Health Services LLC —Glendale, AZ
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- RN License
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Engineering ( "Director/a De Mantenimiento")
AC Element Phoenix City North —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- CPR Certification
- High school
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Executive Director – Sun City West Facility
Zika Recovery LLC dba Virtue Recovery Center —Sun City West, AZ
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Site Director | Data Center | Relocation Assistance Available
Salute Inc. —Phoenix, AZ
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Director Maintenance Strategy & Planning
Freeport-McMoRan —Phoenix, AZ
- Email
- Up to 50% travel
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Program Director
ResCare Community Living —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Program Director of Sports (Tues-Sat Nights and Weekends) - Scottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
YMCA —Scottsdale, AZ
- $18.88 - $20.77 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director of Ride & Attractions of Mattel Adventure Park

VAI Resort
Glendale, AZ

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Job Details

From $150,000 a year

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

The Role

At VAI Resort, we're creating experiences unlike anything else in the world. As home to the world's first Mattel Adventure Park™, VAI combines immersive attractions, iconic brands, entertainment, hospitality, and technology to deliver unforgettable moments for guests of all ages.

The Director of Facilities & Technical Operations is responsible for leading the maintenance, engineering, and technical operations that power the Mattel Adventure Park experience. This leader oversees the safety, reliability, and performance of rides, attractions, show systems, themed environments, facilities, and infrastructure while building a culture focused on operational excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role serves as a key operational partner in ensuring every attraction, facility, and technical system operate at peak performance to deliver the extraordinary experiences guests expect from VAI Resort and Mattel Adventure Park.

What You’ll Do

Lead Operational Excellence

Direct all facilities, engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across Mattel Adventure Park and supporting resort environments.
Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rides, attractions, show systems, themed environments, utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facility infrastructure.
Maintain operational readiness through proactive maintenance strategies, inspections, and asset management programs.

Drive Safety & Compliance

Champion a culture where safety is the highest priority for guests and team members.
Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ASTM, state, local, manufacturer, and industry safety standards.
Lead safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.

Maintain World-Class Attractions

Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for rides, attractions, show systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Support attraction commissioning, troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, upgrades, and technical enhancements.
Partner with ride manufacturers, vendors, and technical experts to maximize reliability and performance.

Lead and Develop Teams

Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of facilities, engineering, maintenance, and technical professionals.
Establish performance expectations, training programs, and career development opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Partner Across the Business

Collaborate closely with Operations, Entertainment, Safety, Food & Beverage, Retail, Security, and Resort Leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Support park activations, special events, seasonal programming, and new attraction initiatives.
Serve as a trusted operational leader and technical resource for the organization.

Manage Resources & Planning

Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital projects, maintenance schedules, and vendor relationships.
Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining exceptional quality, safety, and guest experience standards.
Implement systems and processes that support long-term asset performance and operational sustainability.

What You Bring

Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through operational excellence.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop diverse technical teams.
Deep understanding of ride systems, facilities maintenance, engineering, utilities, show systems, and themed entertainment environments.
Proven ability to solve complex operational and technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Embody VAI’s CORE Values: Collaboration, Ownership, Resiliency, and Enthusiasm

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Technical Operations, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in technical operations, engineering, facilities management, maintenance, theme parks, attractions, entertainment venues, resorts, or similar large-scale operational environments.
Experience overseeing ride systems, attraction maintenance, themed entertainment environments, or complex guest-facing facilities strongly preferred.
Proven success leading maintenance programs, capital projects, vendor relationships, and operational teams.
Experience with CMMS systems, asset management programs, and maintenance planning tools preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, ASTM ride standards, building systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and navigate active construction, maintenance, and operational environments for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
Ability to access elevated platforms, mechanical spaces, rooftops, and attraction infrastructure.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be available to support evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency operational situations as needed.

What’s In It for You

Lead the launch of a first-of-its-kind Mattel Adventure Park
Be the driving force behind one of the most exciting new entertainment destinations in the country
The opportunity to build, launch, and shape a landmark destination that will create memories for generations

Competitive compensation and benefits

Position Details

Salary: Starts at $150,000
Location: Glendale, AZ

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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