Planet Fitness · 5 months ago
Handy Man/Facility Tech
Falls Church , VA 22044
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $17/hrPlanet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest growing gym chains in the United States, seeking a Handy Man/Facility Tech to maintain and repair fitness center equipment. The role involves executing maintenance schedules, collaborating with external service companies, and ensuring the facilities are in pristine condition through various handyman tasks.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all maintenance, repairs fitness center equipment
The position requires a mechanical aptitude, experience in the use of hand and power tools and is responsible for the calibration, cleaning, maintenance and repair of facility and fitness equipment
Execute annual, monthly and weekly maintenance schedules as it pertains to the fitness center
Collaborate with the Manager of Facilities in coordinating with external service companies for warranty and maintenance contracts
Maintain accurate records of all fitness equipment serial numbers, detailed reports of weekly, monthly and quarterly cleaning and maintenance and tasks recommended by equipment manufacturers
Position will occasionally require lifting items weighing up to 75lbs
The position requires handyman/woman experience and a high aptitude in plumbing and carpentry services
Execute handyman/woman work as needed
Maintain facilities in pristine condition by doing light carpentry work and general maintenance
General maintenance can include carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work
Consistently repairs, maintains, diagnoses, and trouble-shoot all exercise equipment
Reports status of work order completion to equipment maintenance supervisor and club managers
Assembles and repairs equipment within require time periods and at various club locations
Repairs equipment within allotted time period
Reports on common or recurring club-level issues, replacement issues, and other areas impacting the timely repair of equipment
Relocates equipment under direction and supervision of club manager
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications
Must have fitness equipment repair certification
Must have the ability to be mobile. Our franchise is 4 gyms big and rapidly growing!
Previous maintenance experience
Working knowledge of the use of fitness equipment and basic maintenance
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and effectively manage conflicts and assignments under time constraints and changing priorities
Must have car, truck or van; proof of insurance and good DMV record
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Paid time off
Company
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is a provider of fitness training programs and classes.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.27BKey Investors
Freeman SpogliAtlantic Street CapitalTSG Consumer Partners
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.15M
Leadership Team
Colleen Keating
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Povinelli
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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