Facilities Manager Maintenance · AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago

AIRE Ancient Baths Copenhagen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRE Ancient Baths, a leader in luxurious spa experiences, seeks a Facilities Manager for its Chicago location. The successful candidate will manage maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance and promoting a thriving team environment. With a focus on operational excellence and quality control, this role is pivotal in delivering an exceptional spa experience while fostering employee development.

Benefits

United Healthcare Insurance

15 days PTO

5 Sick days

6 Holidays

Bonus eligible

401K savings plan

Commuter Benefits Program

Complimentary Bath Experience

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in team management and technical maintenance.
• Experience with HVAC and water treatment is a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and coordinate local maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff.

Skills

Team management

Technical maintenance

Electricity operations

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Certified pool/spa operator (CPO)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Role:

As the Facilities Manager, you will oversee all maintenance operations at thefacility in coordination with the Spa Director. Responsibilities include coordinating the local maintenance team, ensuring efficient maintenance, overseeing preventive and corrective processes, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety protocols, and supporting overall facility management.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance

• Perform the duties of a Maintenance Technician (4 Rota days) within the department's rotation while also being responsible for onboarding, training, and team management of technicians.
• Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance processes established in the “Procedure maintenance manual” are executed.

Technical Operations Assistance

• Identifying necessary repairs or investments to meet cleanliness and repair standards and communicating them to the Regional Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in monitoring various indicators such as pool conditions, temperature, cleaning, and disinfection standards, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Aid in maintaining stock control of necessary products, and following corporate protocols to avoid shortages.

People Management

• Responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of the maintenance team.
• Provide feedback to team members regarding their performance and development opportunities.
• Assist in planning and supervising the daily work and shifts of the maintenance team.
• Accountable for handling all team callouts, absences, vacation planning, and schedule change requests.
• Collaborate with the Regional Facilities Manager and other operational departments in daily briefings, highlighting relevant aspects affecting the spa's operations.

Safety, Health, and Regulations

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety principles and protocols within the spa.
• Support in proposing improvements for the efficient and sustainable use of products and resources.
• Assist in generating necessary reports of incidents and improvements, reporting them to higher management.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Pay: $100,000-105,000/year.
• United Healthcare Insurance: medical (major), dental, and vision.
• PTO (15 days).
• Sick days (5).
• Holidays (6).
• Bonus eligible.
• Growth opportunities.
• 401K savings plan.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Complimentary Bath Experience (once a month).
• Employee Bath Experience discounts (including friends/family).
• Employee Perks Program (TicketsAtWork).
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Team spirit is our greatest asset! We are proud to have a welcoming and inclusive work environment where everyone's opinions and backgrounds are heard and respected.

Who You Are:

• Minimum 2 years of Exposure to team management and coordination activities.Required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical maintenance, within spa, poolfacilities, or similar environments.Required.
• Extensive electricity operations knowledge isRequired.
• Experience withfacility-wide operations (maintenance, HVAC, water treatment, etc.).
• Certified pool/spa operator (CPO) is a plus.
• Experience multi-tasking, analytical thinking, and making data-informed decisions.
• Experience leading a team by example - willing to assist with tasks.
• Solve problems with urgency and accuracy.
• Detail-oriented: follow and givedetailed instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
  
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to properly interpret water analyses and equipment readings, as well as complete record keeping.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 80 pounds).
• Physically able to perform all aspects of cleaning, checking, and monitoring pools and the facility.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

About Us:

AIRE Ancient Baths are temples dedicated to the creation of the ultimate relaxation experience, where time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman civilizations, the AIRE Experience always takes place in restored historical buildings in the center of globally acclaimed cities.

At AIRE we are proud to have an international presence with 8 established centers: NYC, Chicago, London, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Sevilla, Almeria, and Vallromanes. We are already looking into the future and moving onwards, with our soon-to-be-opened, Upper East Side 2024 and Toronto-2025- facilities.

We are even prouder of the caring, inclusive, and familiar work environment we have created for all our employees.

Chicago Location:

In the midst of the bustle and fast-paced rhythm of downtown, right at the heart of Tribeca, there is an oasis of tranquility exclusively designed to balance mind and body. Located at a restored historical building, originally an 1883 textile factory, the AIRE experience consists of an unforgettable journey through sensations across the various baths with water at different temperatures that will transport you to the ancient times of the Roman, Greek, and Ottoman traditions.