Job Description
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician at Virgin Active South Africa Pty Ltd, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities by managing preventative maintenance, state of repair, and equipment upkeep. You will be responsible for maintaining brand standards, managing projects to conclusion, and working closely with various stakeholders to achieve desired results.
Key Responsibilities
- MANAGING THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND STATE OF REPAIR TO EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
- Maintain and repair plant according to preventative schedule for HVAC
- Communicate faults and action plans to CGM/Ops and Regional MM
- Use maintenance log in system on intranet for faults
- Adhere to downtime as stipulated on intranet
- MANAGING THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND STATE OF REPAIR TO PREMISES
- Liaise with landlord/contractors on issues/repairs
- Be hands on and repair and maintain where possible according to brand standards
- MANAGING THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND STATE OF REPAIR TO GYM EQUIPMENT
- Complete and fax/email downtime reports to relevant contractors
- Ensure completion of preventative maintenance as per contractor stipulations
- Maintain a history of equipment maintenance and preventative schedules
- Be hands on, repair and maintain equipment according to brand standards
- INSPECTING CLUB TO ESTABLISH DAILY MAINTENANCE TASKS
- Do visual inspection via walkabout
- Check job book, MOD checklists and fitness checklists
- Check pool and enter results on pool log
- Action tasks as per brand standards RAP sheet
- Follow up all maintenance related issues on the Hey Manager cards
- SCHEDULED TASKS FROM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
- Schedule tasks from preventative maintenance schedule
- Liaise with CGM/Ops Manager on affects to operations in club
- ENSURING POOL MAINTENANCE COMPLETED
- Ensure pool checked and pool key readings recorded according to operating standards
- Ensure inspection of weirs conducted
- Ensure pool dosed according to readings
- Ensure backwashing falls within pressure parameters
- Ensure pool internal and external maintained and repaired to brand standards
- Ensure temperatures displayed
- Liaise with Ops/CGM and RMM as required
- ENSURING DOSE SYSTEMS DO NOT RUN DRY
- Ensure dosing systems do not run dry
- MANAGING HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN THE CLUB
- Manage your department to work within the health & safety requirements
- Familiarise yourself with the OSH Act
Requirements
- Relevant technical experience and qualifications (e.g. electrical, mechanical)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of maintenance log in system
- Physical ability to perform manual labor and climb ladders
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications in a relevant technical field (e.g. electrical, mechanical)
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension scheme
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About Facilities / maintenance Jobs in Cape Town Region
The facilities and maintenance industry is a vital component of many sectors in the Cape Town region, providing essential services to ensure the smooth operation of businesses and organizations. Generally, job seekers in this field can expect to find a range of opportunities across various industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and more. Typically, these roles involve maintaining and repairing equipment, facilities, and infrastructure, as well as performing preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
In terms of salary expectations, it’s common for facilities and maintenance personnel in the Cape Town region to earn a broad range of salaries, generally falling within the R300 000 to R600 000 per annum range. However, it’s essential to note that salaries can vary significantly depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, industry sector, and specific job requirements. For example, senior roles or those in larger organizations may command higher salaries, while smaller companies or entry-level positions may offer more modest pay.
Common skills required for facilities and maintenance roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces. Often, candidates with experience in related fields such as engineering, electrical work, or plumbing are well-suited for these positions. Industry sectors commonly employing facilities and maintenance personnel include financial services, technology industries, manufacturing sectors, and property management companies.
Career development opportunities abound in this field, with many organizations offering training programs, apprenticeships, and promotions from within. Generally, facilities and maintenance professionals can progress to senior roles, become project managers, or take on specialized positions such as energy efficiency specialists or sustainability coordinators. With experience and the right skills, it’s not uncommon for individuals to move into management or leadership positions, overseeing teams of technicians and maintenance staff.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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