Maintenance Technician

THE PLANT 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 Services Scheduling & Dispatch Supervisor

Key Relationships: Operations, Support Center Leaders, Field Team, and Vendors

FLSA Classification: Exempt

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. If you thrive in a changing environment and have a passion for people, then United FP may be the place for you. A role with United FP 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 each and 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
• 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
  
  
  

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma
• Computer proficiency
• 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
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record
• Able to travel to clubs in assigned territory
• Able to periodically lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
  
  
  

About

About United FP Management, LLC

United FP Management, LLC (“UFP") is the largest developer and operator of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand. United FP operates in the High Value Low Price (HVLP) segment of the fitness market and serves 1.1 million members across 192 clubs. UFP is diversely positioned across 14 states – Arizona (44 clubs) and Texas (30 clubs) represent its two largest markets – and multiple market types ranging from urban metro to small markets. The Company was formed in 2016 via the merger of five Planet Fitness franchisee platforms and has grown through consistent organic site development and four additional tuck-in acquisitions. United FP is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

United FP Management, LLC is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market- leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2022, Planet Fitness had more than 16.2 million members and 2,291 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.