Facility Maintenance Tech - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Planet Fitness; Linden (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 keep clubs safe, clean, and fully operational. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate repairs for cardio and strength equipment, tanning beds, and HydroMassage units.

You will also maintain HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and other facilities while logging maintenance activity and scheduling preventative tasks. This role requires strong problem-solving, tool proficiency, and the ability to work independently

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

Reading manuals

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Independence

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Planet Fitness is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep clubs safe, clean, and fully operational. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate repairs for cardio and strength equipment, tanning beds, and HydroMassage units.

You will also maintain HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and other facilities while logging maintenance activity and scheduling preventative tasks. This role requires strong problem-solving, tool proficiency, and the ability to work independently