Maintenace Technician

Virgin Active South Africa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of facilities and equipment. In this pivotal role, you will manage preventative maintenance schedules, lead a team to achieve operational excellence, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise in project management and team leadership will drive the success of maintenance operations. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance the quality of service and customer satisfaction, making a real difference in the fitness community. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and leading a team to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing preventative maintenance schedules and repairs.
• Strong leadership skills to manage maintenance teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance projects and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Technical Diploma or Equivalent

Management Experience

Tools

E-Procurement System

Maintenance Log System

Job description

Your Purpose...

• Managing the preventative maintenance and state of repair to equipment and facilities
• Managing action plans/projects to the required standard.
• Managing maintenance plans & suppliers to within budget.
• Managing the maintenance team to achieve desired results
  
  

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

A: MANAGING THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND STATE OF REPAIR TO EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

A1 Maintain and repair plant

• Follow preventative schedule for HVAC
• Communicate faults and action plans to CGM/Ops and Regional MM
• Use maintenance log in system on intranet for faults
• Adhere to downtime as stipulated on intranet
• Be hands on and repair faults where possible
  
  

A2 Maintain and repair premises

• Liaise with landlord/contractors on issues/repairs
• Be hands on and repair and maintain where possible according to brand standards.
  
  

A3 Maintain and repair gym equipment

• Complete and fax/email downtime reports to relevant contractors.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance as per contractor stipulations
• Maintain a history of equipment maintenance and preventative schedules
• Be hands on, repair and maintain equipment according to brand standards
  
  

A4 Inspect club to establish daily maintenance tasks

• Do visual inspection via walkabout.
• Check job book, MOD checklists and fitness checklists.
• Check pool and enter results on pool log.
• Action tasks as per brand standards RAP sheet.
• Follow up all maintenance related issues on the Hey Manager cards.
• Schedule tasks from preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with CGM/Ops Manager on affects to operations in club.
  
  

A5 Ensure pool maintenance completed.

• Ensure pool checked and pool key readings recorded according to operating standards.
• Ensure inspection of weirs conducted.
• Ensure pool dosed according to readings.
• Ensure backwashing falls within pressure parameters.
• Ensure pool internal and external maintained and repaired to brand standards.
• Ensure temperatures displayed.
• Liaise with Ops/CGM and RMM as required.
• Ensure dosing systems do not run dry
  
  

A6 Manage health & safety requirements in the club

• Manage your department to work within the health & safety requirements.
• Familiarise yourself with the OSH Act.
  
  

Managing Action Plans/Projects To The Required Standard

B1 Assist in ensuring that brand standards are maintained

• Conduct regular brand standard checks.
• Assist in developing RAP.
• Assist GM/Ops to manage the RAP to conclusion.
  
  

B2 Manage projects to conclusion

• Ensure compliance to job specs.
• Ensure work areas left in condition found.
• Manage contractor to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Liaise with relevant parties.
• Sign off contractors job card on completion if satisfactory and quality checked.
• Follow up on snag lists.
• Refer snags/issues to Regional Maintenance Manager.
  
  

MANAGING MAINTENANCE PLANS & SUPPLIERS TO WITHIN BUDGET

C1 Ensure maintenance of Club is within budget.

• Liaise with CGM on budget constraints/availability.
• Ensure all repairs/costs/quotes to within budget.
  
  

C2 Control and maintain stock levels

• Ensure there is sufficient stock available at all times.
• Follow e-procurement system with the assistance from CGM/Ops using preferred suppliers and authorisation systems.
• Check quality and delivery of orders.
• Ensure stock control systems in place.
  
  

MANAGING THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS

D1 Manage team to achieve scheduled tasks

• Prioritize and set timelines for team with tasks.
• Adhere to quality control standards.
• Follow up and check completed tasks.
• Establish understanding of task and correct tool application.
• Distribute tasks equitably in team including tasks to yourself.
  
  

D2 Manage staffing compliment

• Ensure staff adequately trained to deliver on functional/operational needs.
• Ensure communication on all company initiatives/launches.
• Manage shift rosters/leave cycles.
• Induct staff on operational needs
• Have a succession plan.
  
  

E MISCELLANEOUS

• Be available for call outs/ telephonic assistance.
• Assist and comply with any lawful and reasonable requests from manager.