Employer: Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd Your Purpose.... + To evolve our purpose of inspiring people to live active lives by working towards creating a global Social Wellness Club. + To enable exceptional member experiences within our clubs through the proactive maintenance of our facilities. + As a member of the Maintenance team, you will be responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance within your club. Your Duties and Responsibilities... + Complete preventative maintenance activities on the following equipment (but not limited to): + - Out of Warranty Fitness Equipment - Swimming Pool/Spa Systems - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) - Hot and Cold-Water Systems - All building preventative maintenance tasks - Sauna - Steam Rooms + Complete any re-active maintenance that is logged in the maintenance & Health and Safety Job book. + Respond to all emergency repairs. + Ensure the Maintenance Operator or Maintenance Technician (where applicable) onsite is continually upskilled to complete his/her responsibilities. + Discuss all contractor requests if required with the Club General Manager and Regional Facility Manager before requesting a purchase order. + Escalate any issues that can’t be resolved to the Club General Manager and Regional Facility Manager. + Ensure the preventative maintenance within the clubs is completed in line with VASA policies & procedures. + Fulfil duties which covers Health and Safety processes and checks required to maintain H&S compliance within the club. + Communicate guidelines regarding the understanding of and adherence to the health & safety policy. + Ensure that all documents regarding the health and safety policy are filed regularly and the cabinet and its contents are kept up to date. + Communicate all operating standards to the relevant staff through their heads of departments and that they remain updated. + Ensure that work standards, security and safety is monitored and improved in all areas of the facility. + Conduct Health and Safety Audits as directed by the business. + Ensuring all work carried out is done so in a safe manner, & in line with the VASA H&S policy. + Manage all utility consumption within the club. + Investigate and resolve high water and electricity consumption. + Address all state of repair Brand Standards concerns in a timely manner + 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 your HOD role, assist the club teams as and where required, and facilitate a healthy team environment. + Fulfil the duties of an HOD within club, which includes being an MOD within the club + Seek collaboration opportunities with fellow technical skilled colleagues within the region Our Minimum Requirements... We can't live without... + 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 of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, plant equipment + Understands the importance of H&S + Proven Experience in working independently. + Working with Microsoft office suites, e.g. emails, word and excel + Have a good understanding of utilities consumption + Proven experience in managing maintenance costs + Proven people management skills + Proven experience in managing Health and Safety checks and processes We'd like you to have... + Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment) + Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow) + Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success) + Must be motivated to achieve success. + A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives. + A Growth mindset + The ability to work independently. + Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing) + A drive to create moments of magic for our members. + The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision. + Action orientation + Knowledge of the following equipment in installation, maintenance and operation of: - 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 exchanges - Sand filtration systems - Plumbing - Carpentry and Glazing - Health and Safety knowledge We'd love you to have... + Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club + The ability to make quick and bold decisions. + The ability to be agile. + The ability to be collaborative. + High Interpersonal skills (EQ) + Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. + Proven Interpersonal and management skills. + Good financial/admin knowledge. + Ability to plan effectively. + Problem solving ability + Multi-site experience