Facilities Technician | Maintenance

Funlab; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development program

Competitive salary

Wellbeing & mental health support

Work life balance—Mon-Fri

Job summary

Funlab is seeking a Facilities Technician for Strike Bowling, Archie Brothers & Hijinx Hotel in Surfers Paradise. You'll support maintenance across venues, ensuring safety, and coordinating with the facilities team to keep all attractions running smoothly.

Join a people-focused company offering development programs, a supportive team, and a competitive salary. This role suits someone passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences through robust venue operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical experience

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Team communication

Autonomous work

Computer skills

Job description

Be yourself.
Love, Funlab.

Welcome to Funlab – the world’s premier creator of competitive socialising experiences and the first B Corp-certified company in our industry. That means we’re serious about using fun for good - creating epic experiences while making a positive impact on our people, our communities, and the planet.

With eight fun-inducing brands, 50+ venues across Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and North America, and over 2,000 incredible Motherfunners, we’ve been crafting joy, banter, and unforgettable moments since 2001.

Every day at Funlab is different (just like our Motherfunners), and we love it that way. We’re all about creating a kind, safe, and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, grow, and have a blast while doing it. No matter where you’ve been – or where your journey with Funlab takes you – the opportunity to learn, develop, and amplify your skills is always within reach.

Now, we’re on the lookout for a Facilities Technician to join the team at Strike Bowling, Archie Brothers & Hijinx Hotel in Surfers Paradise - someone who’s passionate about people, driven by fun, and ready to create unforgettable experiences.

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?