Maintenance Technician

Virgin Active South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company in Johannesburg is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance and repair of facilities and gym equipment. Responsibilities include managing the maintenance team, adhering to budget controls, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience with HVAC systems and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems and gym equipment is essential.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills required.
• Understanding of compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Lead the maintenance team and ensure quality standards.
• Prioritize tasks and maintain budget controls.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Team management

Budget control

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg | Deadline: August 08, 2025

Job Description

Your Purpose...

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

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

Managing Preventative Maintenance and Repairs

• Maintain and repair plant, following preventative schedules for HVAC.
• Communicate faults and action plans to CGM/Ops and Regional Maintenance Manager.
• Use maintenance logs on the intranet to record faults.
• Adhere to downtime protocols as stipulated.
• Be hands-on in repairing faults where possible.

Maintaining and Repairing Premises

• Liaise with landlords and contractors on issues and repairs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance according to brand standards.

Maintaining and Repairing Gym Equipment

• Complete and send downtime reports to contractors.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed as per contractor stipulations.
• Maintain a history of equipment maintenance and schedules.
• Perform repairs and maintenance according to brand standards.

Inspecting Club and Daily Maintenance Tasks

• Conduct visual inspections, check job books, MOD checklists, and fitness checklists.
• Monitor pool conditions and log results.
• Follow up on maintenance issues using Hey Manager cards.
• Schedule and follow up on preventative maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with CGM/Ops regarding operational impacts.

Pool Maintenance

• Ensure pool checks, key readings, and weir inspections are completed.
• Maintain proper dosing and backwashing parameters.
• Ensure internal and external pool maintenance meets standards.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure dosing systems operate correctly.

Health & Safety Management

• Manage department safety protocols in compliance with OSH Act.

Action Plans and Projects

• Conduct brand standard checks and develop RAP.
• Manage projects to completion, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage snag lists.

Budget and Stock Control

• Maintain maintenance within budget, liaising with CGM.
• Manage stock levels and follow procurement procedures.

Team Management

• Prioritize tasks and ensure quality standards.
• Manage staffing, training, and shift schedules.
• Implement a succession plan.

Miscellaneous

• Be available for call-outs and technical assistance.
• Assist with lawful requests from management.