Facilities Maintenance Technician — Club Ops

Planet Fitness; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; 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 for our New Jersey club to ensure a safe, clean, and fully operational environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime while upholding Planet Fitness standards.

The role requires inspecting facilities, maintaining HVAC, electricals, and life-safety systems, and keeping detailed maintenance logs. Strong independence, teamwork, and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• 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

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance logs

Reading manuals

Time management

Communication

Independence

Computer literacy

Job description

Planet Fitness is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our New Jersey club to ensure a safe, clean, and fully operational environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime while upholding Planet Fitness standards.

The role requires inspecting facilities, maintaining HVAC, electricals, and life-safety systems, and keeping detailed maintenance logs. Strong independence, teamwork, and basic computer skills are essential.