Facilities Manager

Virgin Active South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fitness industry seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal facility operations. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance across various systems, requiring technical expertise and a commitment to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Matric qualification, relevant technical training, and a passion for maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven maintenance experience.
• Understanding of H&S importance.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance activities on various systems.
• Respond to emergency repairs and manage utility consumption.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Hands-on experience with plumbing

Electrical skills

HVAC knowledge

Plant equipment knowledge

People management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Matric (NSC) qualification

Advanced relevant Technical qualification

Job description

Your Purpose

To evolve our purpose of inspiring people to live active lives by working towards creating a global Social Wellness Club.

To enable exceptional member experiences within our clubs through the proactive maintenance of our facilities.

As a member of the Maintenance team, you will be responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance within your club.

Your Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance activities on equipment such as:

• Out of Warranty Fitness Equipment
• Swimming Pool/Spa Systems
• Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
• Hot and Cold-Water Systems
• All building preventative maintenance tasks
• Sauna
• Steam Rooms

Complete any reactive maintenance logged in the maintenance & Health and Safety Job book.

Respond to all emergency repairs.

Ensure ongoing training for Maintenance Operators or Technicians onsite.

Discuss contractor requests with the Club General Manager and Regional Facility Manager before requesting purchase orders.

Escalate unresolved issues to management.

Ensure preventative maintenance aligns with VASA policies & procedures.

Maintain health and safety compliance, including documentation and audits.

Communicate operational standards and safety policies to staff and ensure adherence.

Manage utility consumption and investigate high usage issues.

Address repair standards and assist in budget management for various maintenance areas.

Support club teams and act as MOD as required, fostering a collaborative environment.

Our Minimum Requirements

We can't live without:

• Matric (NSC) qualification
• Advanced relevant Technical qualification
• Passion for maintenance and brand standards
• 2-3 years proven maintenance experience
• Hands-on experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, plant equipment
• Understanding of H&S importance
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Understanding of utilities consumption and management
• People management skills
• Experience with health and safety checks and processes

We'd like you to have:

• Adaptability and curiosity
• A winning mentality and motivation
• Commitment to making a difference
• Growth mindset and independence
• Trustworthiness and decision-making skills
• Action orientation and equipment knowledge (chillers, HVAC, controls, electrical, water treatment, plumbing, carpentry, safety)

We'd love you to have:

• Wellness knowledge beyond the health club
• Quick and bold decision-making ability
• Agility and collaboration skills
• High interpersonal skills (EQ)
• Strong communication and management skills
• Financial and administrative knowledge
• Effective planning and problem-solving skills
• Multi-site experience