Facility Technician
Job Type: Full-time
Description
The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work across various trades, including fitness equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and carpentry. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient operation of club facilities.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three 3 years of maintenance experience. While familiarity with fitness equipment maintenance (both strength and cardio) is preferred, it is not required. This position requires a highly collaborative team player who can contribute strategically to the team’s success.
As a Facilities Technician, you will play a key role in the daily operations of the company, working closely with the Facilities Coordinator, Club Operations, and other cross-functional teams to maintain and improve facility functionality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on fitness equipment (both strength and cardio), plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems, and electrical systems.
- Manage building automation systems, including card access control, lighting controls, and electronic tracking systems.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on facility infrastructure, including drywall repair, painting, carpentry, and general upkeep.
- Troubleshoot and address issues related to water leaks, electrical faults, and malfunctioning equipment or assets.
- Various deep cleaning tasks including but not limited to interior long distance dusting, deep cleaning of grout, exterior window cleaning, exterior power washing and other detailed cleaning tasks
- Oversee the installation and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and other equipment.
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance work meet safety regulations and company standards.
- Provide oversight and management of external vendors and contractors to ensure quality work and adherence to schedules.
- On call for after-hours, weekend, and emergency response as needed to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
Requirements
Experience and Education
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility maintenance or a related field, preferably in a commercial or multi-site setting.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in various trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance work.
- Familiarity with fitness equipment maintenance (strength and cardio) is a plus.
- Competency with ticketing systems, such as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- Competency in the use of hand and power tools for repairs and maintenance.
- Basic computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new software as needed.
- Proficiency in email
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively and efficiently.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to maintenance work, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately.
- Adaptability: Capacity to handle diverse tasks and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Customer Service: Strong focus on delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Time Management: Understand how to prioritize tasks
Physical requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, push, pull, and maneuver for extended periods to service and maintain machinery.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Capability to visually inspect machines and perform hands-on repairs or maintenance as needed.
- Ability to climb ladders
Travel and Benefits:
- Travel to and from locations required to maintain and support facilities across multiple sites.
- Club and Black Card membership
- Reimbursement for travel
JOIN THE CLUB.
Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team!
Our member mission says it best: our product is a tool, a means to an end; not a brand name or a mold maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. To use our product, members need to feel inspired and motivated. That’s where you come in. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference in a customer’s life, you’ve found it. Come to add your mojo to the Judgement Free Zone, but stay for the feeling that you’re making a difference on our Planet.
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