Facilities Maintenance Tech — Gym Equipment & Safety

VASA Fitness; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Phone reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Gym membership for you and a guest

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

VASA Fitness is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a brand-new club opening in Illinois. You will keep the facility safe, functional, and welcoming by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and coordinating with club leadership.

You’ll train with an established club, travel for onboarding, and contribute to building a culture from day one. Competitive hourly pay and certifications reimbursement are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of maintenance experience preferred, but we’re willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Experience or comfort using CMMS / maintenance management software, work order systems, and basic project management tools (MaintainX, Asana, Microsoft Office, or similar).
• Basic computer skills to track work orders, locate parts, or access repair guides.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on club equipment and building systems.
• Responding quickly to maintenance requests and emergency issues to minimize equipment downtime and disruption to club operations.
• Maintaining cardio, strength, and general workout equipment in safe, working condition.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues.
• Accurately documenting work completed, parts used, and repairs in the CMMS system.
• Completing club walks and communicating safety concerns to club leadership.

Skills

Maintenance

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

MaintainX

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

VASA Fitness is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a brand-new club opening in Illinois. You will keep the facility safe, functional, and welcoming by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and coordinating with club leadership.

You’ll train with an established club, travel for onboarding, and contribute to building a culture from day one. Competitive hourly pay and certifications reimbursement are part of the package.