Maintenance Technician

bearsfit; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Complimentary club membership

In club discounts

Job summary

Bears Fit is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician to service multiple club locations. You will repair and maintain commercial fitness equipment, perform diagnostics, and ensure minimal downtime.

The role requires reliable, self-motivated individuals with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include completing repairs, scheduling service calls, keeping inventory in check, and reporting progress to management.

Qualifications

• Perform general fitness equipment repairs with high attention to detail.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of fitness gear.
• Maintain inventory and manage repairs within assigned budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform general fitness equipment repairs with high attention to detail.
• Electronic and mechanical troubleshooting of equipment.
• Perform all troubleshooting and diagnostics of fitness equipment.
• Maintain inventory and work within the club's repair budget.
• Manage daily service calls and address emergencies as assigned.
• Communicate repair status and meet deadlines.
• Leave equipment working or clearly report issues to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Company

Bears Fit

Position Overview

We are looking for the technician to deliver superior, top notch club support. This individual should be self‑motivated, responsible, hard‑working, punctual, organized and have excellent communication skills. This position serves our clubs by repairing, maintaining, and servicing commercial fitness equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general fitness equipment repairs with high attention to detail, including but not limited to: treadmill belt replacements, small drive motors, understand voltage readings on all components, replace equipment consoles and perform stationary bike calibrations
• Electronic and mechanical troubleshooting
• Perform all troubleshooting and diagnostics of fitness equipment
• Must maintain inventory level and work within the clubs assigned fitness equipment repair budget
• Knowledge of and experience with the all tools, equipment, and material used for repairs
• Manage a daily routine of service calls and perform repairs and address emergencies as assigned
• Communicate and meet repair deadlines
• Leaves the club with equipment working and/or communicates explicitly any challenges
• A no‑excuses approach to returning equipment to full operation
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and adhere to assigned performance protocols
• Actively assist the team in the completion of goals and cost savings
• Accountable for actions and results regarding the maintenance of fitness equipment within assigned clubs
• Complete reports and paperwork as needed for daily job tasks
• Provide detailed feedback to the General Manager on all challenges in the field
• Solicits and uses feedback for continuous improvement
• Minor building maintenance. Light bulbs, minor plumbing, minor electrical, AC filters
• Preventative maintenance and repairs on all exercise equipment
• Pool maintenance, CPO certification may be required within 30 days of employment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

This is a part‑time position. Your daily schedule could vary throughout the week depending on the needs of the club, the staff, and the members.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Complimentary club membership
• In club discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.