Maintenance Technician

IFH CT OPERATIONS, INC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & 401K plan

Employee-Linked Incentive Program

Company contribution towards health (M

Paid Time Off benefits

Free Black Card membership and fun ex

Job summary

IGNITE Fitness Holdings seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance across gym facilities, ensuring safe operation of equipment and spaces. You will repair fitness equipment, handle electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC tasks, and oversee general upkeep in multiple locations.

The role requires hands-on experience, ability to prioritize urgent repairs, and effective teamwork with vendors and internal teams. Travel within assigned districts is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of handy work, facilities repair, or related maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of equipment repair, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facility upkeep.
• Fitness equipment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain fitness equipment across multiple facilities.
• Perform electrical maintenance such as replacing lightbulbs, wiring, circuit breakers, and fuses.
• Carry out carpentry and construction tasks such as sanding, painting, and general woodwork.
• Complete plumbing repairs including toilets, faucets, and leak fixes.
• Conduct general facility repairs including doors, locks, tiles, staining, polishing floors, and more.
• Work with cleaning solutions and ensure safe, efficient, and methodical upkeep of facilities.
• Regularly inspect buildings, fitness equipment, and systems to identify potential issues and safety hazards.
• Safely operate power tools, climb ladders, and move equipment or furniture weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Promptly respond to maintenance requests submitted via the Service Channel ticketing platform.
• Effectively assess and prioritize work based on urgency and facility needs while maintaining clear communication with team to ensure timely resolution.
• Support general upkeep tasks such as cleaning, and minor painting or carpentry projects.
• Occasionally support outdoor tasks including landscaping, sidewalks, and snow removal as needed.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and perform necessary repairs.
• Provide support and effectively collaborate with internal teams and vendors on larger projects such as equipment extractions, installations, new club openings, as needed.
• Participate in training sessions to improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Drive to and from multiple locations within the assigned region as needed.

Skills

Handy work

Facilities repair

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Milford - Milford, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or Equivalent, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: Weekdays, Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair, Position: Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Regional Director

Department: Field Operations

Job Overview:

IGNITE Fitness Holdings, a leading private-equity-backed franchisee of Planet Fitness with 130+ locations across 6 US States and 3 Canadian Provinces, is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for performing multiple preventative and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our gyms. Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance and repair of fitness equipment, routine facility upkeep, and the application of fundamental knowledge in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and flooring. This position reports directly to the Regional Director.

What You Will Do:

• Repair and maintain fitness equipment across multiple facilities.
• Perform electrical maintenance such as replacing lightbulbs, wiring, circuit breakers, and fuses.
• Carry out carpentry and construction tasks such as sanding, painting, and general woodwork.
• Complete plumbing repairs including toilets, faucets, and leak fixes.
• Conduct general facility repairs including doors, locks, tiles, staining, polishing floors, and more.
• Work with cleaning solutions and ensure safe, efficient, and methodical upkeep of facilities.
• Regularly inspect buildings, fitness equipment, and systems to identify potential issues and safety hazards.
• Safely operate power tools, climb ladders, and move equipment or furniture weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Promptly respond to maintenance requests submitted via the Service Channel ticketing platform.
• Effectively assess and prioritize work based on urgency and facility needs while maintaining clear communication with team to ensure timely resolution.
• Support general upkeep tasks such as cleaning, and minor painting or carpentry projects.
• Occasionally support outdoor tasks including landscaping, sidewalks, and snow removal as needed.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and perform necessary repairs.
• Provide support and effectively collaborate with internal teams and vendors on larger projects such as equipment extractions, installations, new club openings, as needed.
• Participate in training sessions to improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Drive to and from multiple locations within the assigned region as needed.

What You Have Done:

• At least 3 years of handy work, facilities repair, or related maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of equipment repair, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facility upkeep. Fitness equipment experience is a plus.
• Performed basic cleaning and upkeep duties to maintain a safe and orderly work environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Outlook Email) and comfortable working with computers, including preventative maintenance system.
• Successfully worked both independently and as part of a team to achieve maintenance goals.

What Describes You:

• You value Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and being Member-Focused
• Physically capable of repetitive tasks such as bending, climbing, lifting, and moving equipment.
• You work in a tidy, methodical, and independent manner.
• Possess a “clean” driving record
• Mentally alert, able to quickly learn new tasks and skills, troubleshoot, and complete assignments safely.
• You are organized and you can prioritize multiple tasks, pivot on the fly, and get stuff done.
• A team player who treats colleagues and members with respect and promotes a safe, cooperative work environment.

Additional Notes:

Travel: You will travel to all clubs located in respective districts. May require overnight stays. Occasionally, you may be asked to assist other locations or regions based on business needs. Reliable transportation is required when company vehicles are not provided.

Work Location: You will work primarily in a gym/fitness environment involving constant exposure to gym members and staff. Exposure to cleaning agents, dust, noise, and changing temperatures is expected.

Physical Requirements: Ability to talk and hear, sit, stand, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. Required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 100+ pounds.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary & 401K plan
• Employee-Linked Incentive Program
• Company contribution towards health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD and Illness
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives

IGNITE Fitness Holdings is a leading private-equity-backed franchisee of Planet Fitness, representing 130+ locations across 6 US States and 3 Canadian Provinces: Connecticut, New York, Tennessee, Georgia, New Mexico, Arizona, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. IGNITE Fitness Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.