
North America's Largest Family Water Park Resort Destination
Great Wolf Lodge stands as North America's premier family of indoor water park resorts, creating magical experiences across 19 locations throughout the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, this hospitality leader has grown from a single resort into a thriving enterprise employing over 10,000 passionate professionals known as "Pack Members" dedicated to bringing joy to families every day.
Dynamic Work Environment
Working at Great Wolf Lodge means joining a Pack where no two days are the same. Our themed resorts feature extraordinary indoor water park attractions, imaginative entertainment, delectable dining options, and unique retail experiences-all designed to create unforgettable memories. Pack Members work in a fast-paced, fun environment characterized by genuine camaraderie, exceptional service standards, and a shared commitment to guest satisfaction.
Career Growth and Development
- Acclaimed management training programs with proven advancement pathways
- Strong promotion-from-within culture across all departments and locations
- Diverse career opportunities in guest services, food and beverage, entertainment, operations, and sales
- Continuous expansion creating new leadership and management positions
- Flexible scheduling options supporting work-life balance
- Comprehensive support systems for professional development
Employee Benefits and Culture
Great Wolf Lodge offers competitive benefits packages and maintains a supportive work environment that recognizes achievement and values each Pack Member's contribution. Our 25-year track record of success demonstrates our commitment to both guest satisfaction and employee development. Whether you're starting your hospitality career or advancing into leadership roles, Great Wolf Lodge provides the training, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in the dynamic family entertainment industry.
When you run with our Pack, it's more than just a job-it's an adventure with a company that has spent over two decades perfecting the art of creating magical family experiences while fostering meaningful careers for our team members.
Mission
We bring joy to families.
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Jobs for Great Wolf Lodge in United States

Aquatics Technician III
Description
Pay: $28 per hour
At Great Wolf, the Aquatics Technician III oversees the day to day engineering operations in an upscale hotel environment when the Assistant Director is not available. This includes but is not limited to project management, general life safety, engineering staff supervision, scheduling, and ordering, working with vendors and when needed serves is the main engineering point of contact. Responsible for completing preventative maintenance and repairs through-out the hotel guestrooms, public spaces, equipment, buildings & grounds. Also serves as Duty Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities may also include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of safety and effective equipment utilization.
- Maintains working knowledge of departmental safety procedures. Attends safety-training programs and in-service as required for continued development.
- Maintains the necessary service records on mechanical and structural systems.
- Motivate and lead staff to achieve organizational goals.
- Manage maintenance and water treatment operations at the facility.
- Maintain facility in compliance with local, state and federal codes and regulations, including OSHA and other pertinent and applicable regulatory bodies.
- Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed for park operation, employee relations, timekeeping and safety. Including ensuring all daily, weekly and monthly documentation is being completed.
- Assist in accident/incident investigation as required.
- Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director of Engineering.
Requirements
- Technical Degree
- Technical Training
- Trade Related Certifications
- Hospitality, Healthcare or related industry experience
- Minimum 1 year of Engineer Supervisor experience in full service, preferably in a hotel or healthcare facility or 3 years as an Engineer 2 and has displayed the ability to supervise
- Trade related certifications preferred in HVAC and/or Electrical
- Computer skills including knowledge of database software, internet software, order processing systems, Microsoft Office suite.
- Valid Driver's License
Estimated Salary Range
Pay Rate: $ /hr
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 listed is just one component of Great Wolf's total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.
Application Instructions
Click on "Apply Now" or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf's website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to setup an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.
Position Close Date
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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