Facilities Technician

Planet Fitness prides itself on creating a unique environment where anyone – and we mean anyone – can be comfortable. A diverse, Judgement Free Zone® where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built. This product is a tool, a means to an end; not a brand name or a mold-maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Technician will be responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work across various trades, including fitness equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and carpentry. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient operation of club facilities. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience. While familiarity with fitness equipment maintenance (both strength and cardio) is preferred, it is not required. This position requires a highly collaborative team player who can contribute strategically to the team’s success. 

As a Facilities Technician, you will play a key role in the daily operations of the company, working closely with the Facilities Coordinator, Club Operations, and other cross-functional teams to maintain and improve facility functionality. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on fitness equipment (both strength and cardio), plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems, and electrical systems. 
• Manage building automation systems, including card access control, lighting controls, and electronic tracking systems. 
• Conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on facility infrastructure, including drywall repair, painting, carpentry, and general upkeep. 
• Troubleshoot and address issues related to water leaks, electrical faults, and malfunctioning equipment or assets. 
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and other equipment. 
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance work meet safety regulations and company standards. 
• Provide oversight and management of external vendors and contractors to ensure quality work and adherence to schedules. 
• On call for after-hours, weekend, and emergency response as needed to ensure uninterrupted facility operations. 

This position requires successful completion of background check after acceptance of position in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Qualifications/Requirements 

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility maintenance or a related field, preferably in a commercial or multi-site setting. 
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. 
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and pass driver's license verification.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in various trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance work. 
• Familiarity with fitness equipment maintenance (strength and cardio) is a plus. 
• Competency with ticketing systems, such as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). 
• Competency in the use of hand and power tools for repairs and maintenance. 
• Basic computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new software as needed. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus. 

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and external vendors. 
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively and efficiently. 
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to maintenance work, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately. 
• Adaptability: Capacity to handle diverse tasks and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Customer Service: Strong focus on delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders. 

Physical requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, push, pull, and maneuver for extended periods to service and maintain machinery. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. 
• Capability to visually inspect machines and perform hands-on repairs or maintenance as needed. 
• Ability to climb ladders
• Travel to and from locations required to maintain and support facilities across multiple sites. 

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

About Flynn Fitness Group LLC

As the most innovative health club brand in the United States, Planet Fitness is known for a lot of things – our absurdly low prices, our Lunk Alarm™, and most of all perhaps, for our Judgement Free Zone® philosophy, which means members can relax, get in shape, and have fun without being subjected to the hard-core, look-at-me attitude that exists in too many gyms.

Planet Fitness is a franchise of fitness centers. The particular Planet Fitness health clubs to which this position supports,, are independently owned and operated by Flynn Fitness Group. As an independent franchise we have built our company by staying true to our core values. Those values include: Customer Centric Mindset, Gratitude, Integrity, Perseverance, Loyalty and Family.

Flynn Fitness mission statement: To improve people’s lives by delivering a consistent, affordable, health & wellness experience in a judgement free environment.