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Planet Fitness is looking for a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to service our clubs around the greater Dallas, TX area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work orders for all assigned club locations and complete work within the service level agreement (SLA) window. Communicate with regional management if work is going to fall outside of the SLA window.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for internal and external customers.
- Repair and maintenance of Fitness equipment, Tanning Beds, hydro beds, total body enhancement, wellness pods, painting, carpentry, flooring, ceiling, low voltage electrical, door hardware, light plumbing (bathroom toilets and urinals; sinks and vanities; water fountains), AV equipment (TV’s, security camera, music system) and other misc. work/projects.
- Purchase and order machine/equipment parts and project supplies as required.
- Perform preventive maintenance on Fitness Equipment, Black Card Spa Equipment, water heaters, power washing, window washing, etc.
- Safely use, care for, and maintain all technology, tools, vehicles, and/or other property issued by the company to perform work.
- Ensure operational upkeep and uphold facilities/maintenance standards when conducting club visits, passing feedback to regional management, as necessary.
- Proactively identify issues and address requests from Assistant, General and Regional Managers. Work directly with facilities management and regional leadership to track/triage all work orders in the region and escalate ongoing issues, as necessary.
- Provide support to the Contruction and Operations departments as required for new club openings, remodels, and equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Assists Regional Management/Facilities with special projects as needed.
- Assist in training of Maintenance tech apprentice, Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance technicians
- Conduct routine van inspections to ensure that maintenance vehicles are maintained per company standards and escalate vehicle issues as necessary.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, following all OSHA standards and safety procedures.:
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 5 years of related work experience required and at least 2 years of experience with additional specialized training in repair and maintenance of fitness and/or tanning equipment.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of mechanical and facilities repair and maintenance. Has attained full proficiency in painting, carpentry, flooring, ceiling, low voltage electrical, door hardware, light plumbing, AV equipment. And/or possesses advanced knowledge of repair and maintenance of fitness, hydro-massage, and/or tanning equipment.
- Hold certifications in repair and warranty training for all vendor equipment
- Must have a valid state driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Must be a self-starter with effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to diagnose problems and determine appropriate solutions using critical thinking skills.
- Must have excellent customer skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills are needed and knowledge of MS Office Suite (excel, word, outlook) are needed.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Budgetary Responsibility: This position will be issued a corporate credit card and will be authorized to spend up to $250 to purchase machine/equipment parts and project supplies as needed without manager approval. All purchases over $250 must be approved by the Regional Manager.
This position is not authorized to approve transactions/purchases in CMMS.
Work Environment: This job operates remotely at fitness club locations and may service corporate office locations. The noise level in the work environment may be loud when in the club. Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals and may work in confined or high places.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be willing to work off ladders and lifts when needed. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds by themselves and occasionally lift and move objects up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, nonexempt position. A nonexempt employee is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm or as assigned. This position may work outside of the established work schedule to include the weekends and/or overnights as needed to ensure maintenance needs are met. Work hours are subject to change at any time depending on business needs.
Travel: 100% travel is expected for this position. This position will be required to travel throughout the United States for specific maintenance certification training.
EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.
Benefits & Perks
- Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay
- Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources
- PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players
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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