Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Technician – Flexible Schedule

Planet Fitness; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Planet Fitness is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold a safe, clean, and fully operational club. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and ensure a positive experience for members and staff.

The role requires coordinating with management, maintaining logs, and upholding brand standards across all facilities. This position is full-time and involves flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills for completing work orders and maintenance logs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of the club to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Complete preventative maintenance on fitness equipment and club facilities.
• Repair or coordinate repairs for cardio equipment, strength equipment, tanning beds, HydroMassage units, Total Body Enhancement machines, massage chairs, and other club amenities.
• Maintain HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, doors, locks, flooring, ceiling tiles, and walls.
• Ensure restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and common areas remain in excellent working condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and repair fitness equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform scheduled lubrication, adjustments, calibration, and replacement of worn components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs for all equipment inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate with approved vendors for warranty repairs and specialized service.
• Follow established preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct regular inspections of life safety equipment, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and exit signs.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend replacement or upgrades when necessary.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with company standards and local building codes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Tools usage

Reading manuals

Organization

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Planet Fitness is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold a safe, clean, and fully operational club. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and ensure a positive experience for members and staff.

The role requires coordinating with management, maintaining logs, and upholding brand standards across all facilities. This position is full-time and involves flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.