Facilities Manager

Midtown Athletic Club; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager in Palatine, IL, to lead engineering/maintenance operations across the club. You will manage the building, grounds, and asset protection, while driving safety, energy conservation, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating preventive maintenance, supervising a facilities team, and overseeing capital projects with the GM and National Facilities Director. Strong HVAC knowledge and maintenance leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of HVAC and related mechanical systems.
• Technical training or engineering/maintenance experience.
• CFM or IFMA certification preferable.
• OSHA Life Safety standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk-throughs and address urgent issues to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Partner with stakeholders to create a safe, attractive environment at all times.
• Collaborate with GM and National Facilities Director to meet brand standards.
• Plan, direct, and perform maintenance for all club areas; manage PM scheduling.
• Remain on call 24/7 for facilities emergencies and asset protection.
• Oversee capital projects and vendor contracts to Midtown standards.
• Lead Facilities team development and accountability initiatives.

Skills

Facilities Management

Safety & Compliance

Budget Oversight

Emergency Response

Preventive Maintenance

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

FMX Preventive Maintenance

Building Automation Systems

Job description

Midtown is looking for a Facilities Manager to add to our world‑class organization.

Midtown is committed to delivering world‑class hospitality to members and we understand the importance the Facilities team plays in ensuring the consistency of that experience. We do not view Facilities as a department that works behind the scenes. We recognize that the condition and maintenance of our buildings are incredibly important and establishes the foundation for an incredible member experience. Without a strong culture of safety, a fanatical approach to club cleanliness, functioning facilities and equipment, and a constant focus on maintaining and caring for our buildings, the Midtown values will not be achieved.

The Position

TheFacilities Manageris a hands on leader who understands the importance of championing this message throughout the club building a culture of a safe, clean and functional environment for all members, guests and associates. The manager handles all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention toward safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Competitive Compensation:

Based on a candidate’s credentials and experience, Midtown Facilities Manager, can earn between $80,000 and $90,000 annually.

Core Responsibilities

SAFETY MANAGEMENT & FUNCTIONING FACILITIES

• Conducts daily walk-throughs and ensures urgent corrective action to remedy all issues and deficiencies.

• Partners with all stakeholders‑members and staff alike, to create an attractive and safe environment at all times.

• Works with General Manager and National Facilities Director to ensure delivery of all brand standards and initiatives for all aspects of the facility.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

• Conducts regular maintenance inspections to ensure all equipment receives proper preventative maintenance on schedules created and or previously established by the Club, standard best practices, and or manufacturers guidelines.

• Plan, direct, manage and perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance for all areas of the club property.

• Optimize the use of the established RPM preventative maintenance tool to account for all PM work orders and scheduling.

• Identify and troubleshoot facility and fitness equipment when necessary.

• Available and On Call 24/7 for all Facilities/Maintenance emergencies related to club.

• Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, laundry, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.

• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.

• Partners with housekeeping director to establish and manage an effective maintenance and cleaning program.

VENDORS & PROJECTS

• Coordinate all ongoing Facilities related projects taking place at the Club.

• Provide regular reporting and project status updates to GM and National Facilities Director.

• Oversee and participates in all capital improvement projects as needed.

• Ensure all vendor contracts are executed to Midtown standards and, when necessary, flagged to GM and or National Facilities Director for revision.

• Empowers facilities department employees to provide excellent customer service-taking a proactive and friendly approach.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Attends all required manager meetings.

• Participate in the MOD schedule, which may include closing duties at least one regularly scheduled night per week.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

• Partners with the National Facilities Director to recruit and develop the best Facilities team in the industry.

• Evaluate and develop the Facilities team to grow strengths and impact positive change to the brand.

• Provides guidance and recommendations for recruitment and retention of world‑class facilities and committed to Gain, Train and Retain.

• Holds Facilities team accountable for the timely completion and accurate communication of brand initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability and driving brand momentum.

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION

• Strong operational knowledge of HVAC and related mechanical preferable.

• Technical training or equivalent experience in engineering and maintenance required.

• CFM or IFMA certification preferable.

• Knowledge of Fire and Life Safety equipment and OSHA Standards.

• At least 5 years of hands on Facility Maintenance experience.

• Holds a minimum of 3+ years of management experience in related field.

• Understanding of Housekeeping & Laundry Operations preferable.

• Experience with swimming pool maintenance preferable.

• Computer literacy in MS Office, Preventative Maintenance Systems like FMX and Building Automation Systems.

• Degree from an accredited university preferable.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.