Facility Maintenance Handyman

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Planet Fitness prides itself on creating a unique environment where anyone and we mean anyone can be comfortable. not a brand name or a mold-maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Technician will be 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 3 years of maintenance experience. While familiarity with fitness equipment maintenance (both strength and cardio) is preferred, it is not required. 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.
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.
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.
This position requires successful completion of background check after acceptance of position in accordance with local, state and federal law.
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.
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.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.
Meticulous approach to maintenance work, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Customer Service: Strong focus on delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Capability to visually inspect machines and perform hands-on repairs or maintenance as needed.
Travel to and from locations required to maintain and support facilities across multiple sites.
As the most innovative health club brand in the United States, Planet Fitness is known for a lot of things our absurdly low prices, our Lunk Alarm, and most of all perhaps, for our Judgement Free Zone philosophy, which means members can relax, get in shape, and have fun without being subjected to the hard-core, look-at-me attitude that exists in too many gyms.
Planet Fitness is a franchise of fitness centers. As an independent franchise we have built our company by staying true to our core values. Customer Centric Mindset, Gratitude, Integrity, Perseverance, Loyalty and Family.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics