Facility Manager

Overview

As a member of the Maintenance team, you will be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance within your club. You will work to enable exceptional member experiences by maintaining facilities in line with brand standards and H&S policies.

• Complete preventative maintenance activities on equipment including:
• Out of Warranty Fitness Equipment
• Swimming Pool/Spa Systems
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
• Hot and Cold-Water Systems
• All building preventative maintenance tasks
• Sauna and Steam Rooms
• Complete any reactive maintenance logged in the maintenance & Health and Safety Job book
• Respond to all emergency repairs
• Ensure Maintenance Operator or Maintenance Technician on site is continually upskilled
• Discuss contractor requests with the Club General Manager and Regional Facility Manager before requesting a purchase order
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Club General Manager and Regional Facility Manager
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed in line with VASA policies & procedures
• Fulfil Health and Safety duties and checks to maintain H&S compliance
• Communicate guidelines on the understanding and adherence to the health & safety policy
• File all health and safety documents regularly and keep cabinet contents up to date
• Communicate operating standards to relevant staff through heads of departments
• Monitor and improve work standards, security and safety in all areas of the facility
• Conduct Health and Safety Audits as directed
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in line with the VASA H&S policy
• Manage utility consumption within the club; investigate and resolve high water and electricity usage
• Address state of repair Brand Standards concerns promptly
• Assist the Club General Manager with managing the following budgets to ensure they are not exceeded:
  Maintenance Premises;
  Maintenance Physical Plant;
  Maintenance Pools;
  Maintenance Water Hygiene;
  Maintenance Grounds;
  Maintenance Consumables;
  Maintenance Health and Safety;
  Society Expenses
• As an HOD, assist club teams and foster a healthy team environment
• Fulfil the duties of an HOD within the club, including being an MOD
• Seek collaboration opportunities with fellow technical colleagues within the region

• Matric (NSC) qualification
• Advanced relevant Technical qualification
• Passion for maintenance and brand standards within clubs
• A minimum of 2-3 years proven maintenance experience
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and plant equipment
• Understanding the importance of Health & Safety
• Proven experience working independently
• Working with Microsoft Office (email, Word, Excel)
• Good understanding of utilities consumption
• Proven experience in managing maintenance costs
• Proven people management skills
• Proven experience in Health and Safety checks and processes

• Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing environment
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn and grow
• A winning mentality and willingness to go above and beyond to achieve success
• Motivation to achieve success
• Commitment to making a difference in people’s lives
• Growth mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Trustworthiness and integrity
• Drive to create moments of magic for members
• Ability to make decisions and take ownership
• Action orientation
• Knowledge of equipment installation, maintenance and operation, including:
• Chillers
• Evaporative and cooling towers
• Electronic controls
• General air-conditioning systems
• Building management systems
• General electrical (Medium voltage)
• Water treatment
• Hot water vessels
• Steam generators
• Saunas
• Pumps
• Valves
• Heat exchangers
• Sand filtration systems
• Plumbing
• Carpentry and Glazing
• Health and Safety knowledge

• Wellness knowledge beyond the health club
• Ability to make quick and bold decisions
• Ability to be agile and collaborative
• High interpersonal skills (EQ)
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Proven interpersonal and management skills
• Good financial/admin knowledge
• Ability to plan effectively
• Problem solving ability
• Multi-site experience

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Wellness and Fitness Services

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