Facilities Technician

Funlab; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development program

Wellbeing and mental health support

Competitive salary

Free activities across Funlab brands

Job summary

Funlab in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to keep our venue running smoothly. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot attractions, and repair equipment across bowling, arcade games and attractions, ensuring an outstanding guest experience.

Join a rapidly growing team within Australia’s leading entertainment company. You’ll work with the Venue Manager and national technical team, receive comprehensive training, and contribute to a fun, safe, and reliable

Qualifications

• Natural technical/mechanical aptitude.
• Proven technical or mechanical experience.
• Ability to systematically work through complex problems.
• Willingness to learn and problem solve.
• Mature, collaborative and positive approach to work.
• Ability to work autonomously but also communicate effectively to the team.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work with Funlab systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all pieces of equipment in the venue.
• Respond to emails, calendar invites and logs to follow up on all maintenance tasks.
• Completion of the Preventative Maintenance Schedule for all activities and venue attractions/devices.
• Maintaining databases and spare parts.
• Maintain workplace safety.
• Work with Area Facilities Manager to sign off and book external trades needed in venue.
• General facility upkeep; painting, patching, basic plumbing, repairs.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical experience

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Communication

Computer skills

Tools

Funlab systems

Job description

Be yourself.
Love, Funlab.

At Strike Bowling & Archie Brothers, The District Docklands, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences. From bowling lanes and arcade games to attractions, food, drinks and entertainment, our venue is packed with things that keep our guests coming back for more. Behind every great guest experience is a venue that's running smoothly, safely and reliably, and that's where you come in.

We're looking for a hands-on Facilities Technician who takes pride in keeping things in top shape. Whether it's preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, repairing attractions or helping keep our venue looking its best, you'll play a key role in ensuring the fun never stops.

As part of Funlab, you'll join a team that's passionate about creating moments of joy. We're the world's premier creator of competitive socialising experiences, operating eight unique brands across 50+ venues throughout Australia, New Zealand and North America. With more than 2,000 Motherfunners (thats what we call all our wonderful team members) and as the first B Corp-certified company in our industry, we're committed to creating positive impacts for our people, communities and planet, while delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests.

If you're a problem solver who loves working with your hands, enjoys variety in your day, and wants to be part of a fun, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of an innovative and people focused company
• Access to a development program and the opportunity to work alongside and learn from industry leaders
• A competitive salary will be offered to the lucky candidate
• Focus on wellbeing and mental health support; partnership with Headspace, EAP access, Inclusiveness initiatives, Pride, Women and Neurodiversity employee network groups as well as access to gender affirmation leave
• Work life balance! Our technicians work Monday - Friday
• Free activities for yourself and a pal at ANY and ALL of our Funlab brands;
• And really...just because we're AWESOME!!

What You'll Do:

• Maintenance of all pieces of equipment in the venue
• Staying in close contact with your Venue Manager and Facilities support team by responding to emails, calendar invites and logs to follow up on all maintenance tasks
• Completion of the Preventative Maintenance Schedule for all bowling/amusement activities and venue attractions/devices
• Maintaining databases and spare parts
• Maintain workplace standard in regards to site safety
• Working with your Area Facilities Manager to sign off and book external trades needed in venue
• General facility upkeep; painting, patching, basic plumbing, repairs you name it!

Comprehensive training will be provided to the successful candidate, with ongoing support from the national technical team.
What You've Got:

• Natural technical/mechanical aptitude
• Proven technical or mechanical experience
• Ability to systematically work through complex problems
• A willingness to learn and problem solve
• A mature, collaborative and positive approach to your work
• An ability to work autonomously but also communicate effectively to the team
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work with Funlab systems

Keen? If you have a can-do attitude, are technically minded, and want to work in one of Australia's most successful entertainment companies - then we would love to hear from you!

Don’t self-reject! We know that women and people in underrepresented communities lean towards applying to roles where they tick all the ‘What You’ve Got’ items, at Funlab we hire for attitude, not skills, so don’t rule yourself out just yet, you might be the Motherfunner we’re looking for!