Maintenance Tech
United FPAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location Metairie, LASecondary Job Location(s) Chalmette, LA; Gretna, LA; Metairie, LA; New Orleans, LA; New Orleans, LADescription
THE PLANET FITNESS MISSION
We at Planet Fitness are here to provide a unique environment in which anyone, and we mean anyone, can be comfortable in a diverse, judgement free zone where a lasting, active lifestyle is built. Our 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. In the end, it’s all about you. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected. We are not here to kiss your butt, only to kick it if that’s what you need. We need you, because face it, our planet wouldn’t be the same without you. You belong!
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Technical Supervisor
Key Relationships: Operations, Support Center Leaders, Field Team, and Vendors
THE OPPORTUNITY
Look no further if you like to have fun, positively impact people, and grow your leadership skills in the coolest place on the planet. Your opportunity has arrived!
United FP is dynamic, growing and continually evolving. You must be self-motivated. You should think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change. Most importantly, you deliver consistently and over the top results! A role with United FP Partners is an opportunity to be a part of something special. If you would love working for a rapidly, growing company that changes people’s lives for the better every day, helps them live healthier, doesn’t judge anyone, and supports their communities and the Boys and Girls club, then this may be your dream job!
What You'll Be Doing
The Maintenance Technician has overall responsibility for providing high quality services and responses to a wide range of facility and equipment maintenance solutions. The Maintenance Technician also performs maintenance duties necessary to maintain the physical condition of fitness and tanning equipment and the overall appearance of assigned clubs. United FP will provide you with certification training on all manufacturer equipment, company vehicle, laptop, and tools to perform the role. In your role, you will:
• Assign tickets through work order system for all repairs related to fitness and spa equipment for your assigned club locations unless under manufacturer warranty• •• • Have responsibility for maintenance of all fitness and spa equipment per the manufacturer guidelines on a recurring schedule• Report to the Technical Supervisor who will lead and develop you through coaching and feedback, provide support in outlining recurring schedule, and ensures appropriate alignment and assigned routes to effectively distribute maintenance duties
• Order parts and purchase supplies on an as needed basis to enhance the member experience in our clubs
• Update ticketing system and close out tickets when work is completed
• Have a set of clubs assigned to you as part of your territory to provide maintenance on fitness and spa equipment• Addressing facility-related work orders (lighting, plumbing, flooring, etc.) • Supporting PM efforts on facility infrastructure (HVAC filters, water softener, etc.) • Triaging what can be handled in-house vs. vendor escalation • Proactively identifying and resolving minor facility issues • Safely utilize ladders and access club rooftops as needed for tasks such as HVAC filter replacements, minor repairs, or coordinating vendor work. • Work for a company that lives its Core Values. What are our Core Values, you might ask? They are: We Win Together| Be Better Every Day| Be Kind & Respectful| Do the Right Thing| and Everyone Matters.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring to the Table:• High School Diploma
• Excellent Customer Service skills with a high degree of member awareness
• Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, and materials is a must
• Well organized, self-motivated, reliable, detail oriented, and able to work without supervision in a team environment • General handyman skills with the ability to perform minor repairs on plumbing, lighting, drywall, flooring, and fixtures. • Experience using basic hand tools and power tools safely and effectively. •
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