Building Services Technician

• Be the go-to person for all things maintenance in a global, iconic brand
• Permanent, full-time gig at our world class facilities in Bondi Westfield
• Free gym membership + discounted PT + discounts with retailers

Who are we?

Here at Virgin Active Australia, we have the best talent, doing the best work of their lives with meaning. Our continuous focus on inspiring people to live an active life is what unites us and sets us apart in our vision to be the world's most loved exercise brand.

We are part of the Virgin group of companies worldwide and launched our Australian business in 2008 with one club, five studios and a dedicated team of just 50 people. Today, we have a team of nearly 1,000 people and we're building a collection of iconic locations in Sydney and Melbourne.

Our groundbreaking flagship Social Wellness Club is set to open in May 2025, and will feature an 'all day concept' with a full state-of-the-art gym, group exercise classes, reformer pilates, cold plunge, sauna and spa. It will also feature the latest innovation and services, including recovery zones, sound bath, business lounge, co-working spaces, health food café, personal trainers, instructors, nutritionists and other health professionals.

The gig:

Reporting to the Club General Manager, you'll deliver both a preventative and reactive maintenance schedule safely, on time and within budget. You'll be the go-to handyperson for all things maintenance for our world class club facilities.

In a nutshell:

• You'll put together a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule including the building shell, fixtures and fittings and surrounding grounds (and support to the Fitness Manager for fitness equipment repairs/breakdowns).
• You'll oversee the completion of minor repairs and reactive maintenance ensuring all is tracked (with accountability for the repairs and maintenance budget).
• You'll refer to contract agreements in place and oversee the allocation of work to these partners, ensuring service level agreements are maintained.
• You'll manage contractors to ensure they achieve agreed outcomes and operate safely.
• You'll ensure electrical compliance and complete emergency lighting discharge and PAT testing.
• You'll regularly report maintenance updates via checklists along with capex projections.
• You'll advocate safety and ensure an overall safe environment for members and team members.
• You'll perform opening and closing procedures and first aid officer duties when required.
• You'll raise awareness about the club's carbon footprint and provide solutions to reduce utility consumption across electricity, gas, water and waste.
• You'll raise with the HOD ('Head of Dept') team to assess, monitor and improve building services and support the team where possible.

All about you:

• You have 2+ years of relevant facility property maintenance including HVAC experience and your first aid. You may also have a relevant trade qual (electrical or air con and refrigeration) and can readily obtain a Pool Operators certificate (if required). A+ for you.
• You have aligned experience. You're multi-skilled and have good knowledge of building services and regulatory compliance across facilities. You take pride in the presentation of your property and love thinking up new ways to reduce energy consumption. You're comfortable managing budgets and thrive on exceeding performance targets.
• You are people-focused. You get a kick out of ensuring facilities are always fully functional which makes people go wow You're patient, level-headed and cool under pressure. Delivering best practice building services makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
• You are self-assured. You listen intently. You speak eloquently. You can explain the nuts and bolts of building services maintenance to anyone and you're comfortable communicating at all levels. You're authentic when you express yourself. People trust you.
• You are driven. You're perceptive, you ask questions and you strive to understand. You enjoy solving problems. You don't get flustered easily. You're comfortable managing your time and can be counted on to successfully deliver solutions.
• You have a can-do approach. You think on your feet. You're cool with ambiguity and you roll with the punches when things change. You're motivated to find solutions. You easily move between both reactive and preventative maintenance requirements.

What we offer you:

• A brand built on a human touch with a playful side
• A culture that's all about inspiring people to live an active life
• A free membership for you (and your buddy) to workout at our clubs
• Regular in house and external training opportunities
• Develop your know-how of commercial aquatics facilities
• Discounted personal training
• Special deals with our retail and service partners
• Work/life balance with flexible options
• Paid parental leave to spend time with your new little human
• Regular personal and professional development
• Confidential 24-hour support via our employee assistance program
• We like to be normal, not formal

Be part of something meaningful and apply now.