Mobile Maintenance Technician - GP

Planet Fitness; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our fitness centers running smoothly, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction. This role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and general facility tasks across multiple locations, employing mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting skills as needed.

You will travel between sites as necessary, collaborating with facility teams and customers to resolve issues promptly and maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• Two years' related experience and/or training preferred.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to listen actively and solve problems.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders for repairs and upkeep of facilities.
• Perform general repairs to fitness equipment and amenities.
• Maintain organized inventory of routine parts and supplies.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and record-keeping.
• Travel to multiple locations as necessary.

Skills

Listening

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Des Moines DM - Des Moines, IA 50320

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly

Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair

Job Summary

Our maintenance technician will be a critical member of our team, keeping our facilities running smoothly to increase customer safety and satisfaction. This will include preventive maintenance, corrective repair, and miscellaneous duties at multiple facilities. You will assist in monitoring building system operations and performance, interact with facility team members and its customers while utilizing trade skills including mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders related to repairs and upkeep of facilities. This includes general repairs to fitness equipment, amenities included in our Black Card Spa, and other general repairs, recommending replacement or repair as necessary.
• Complete work in a clean and professional manner.
• Maintain an organized inventory of routine parts & supplies.
• Complete preventative maintenance duties and record keeping.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Travel to multiple locations as necessary.

Essential Behavior Requirements

• Listening: actively listens to customers (includes coworkers and the public) empathizes sees the situation from the customer's perspective) and works together to solve the problem.
• Problem Solving: recognizes and defines problems; analyzes relevant information; encourages alternative solutions and plans to resolve situations; seeks additional assistance when needed.
• Communication Skills: ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, correspondence, and work orders, asking clarifying questions as needed to ensure understanding.
• Ability to complete computerized work orders and correspondence.
• Respond to common questions or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisor.
• Work directly with local facility management, 3rd party vendors, and customers as the situation dictates.
• Reasoning Skills: requires basic analytical skills. Ability to understand and carry out general instructions. Identify and resolve maintenance and mechanical problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years' related experience and/or training is preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Prefer experience and working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift anywhere from 5 to 20 pounds on a regular basis; on occasion will lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stooping, standing, walking, occasionally climbing stairs/ladders, and ability to lift.
• Requires kneeling, bending, or twisting.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to occasionally lift to 50 lbs.