Maintenance Technician: Virgin Active South Africa
Job Details
Company: Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Division: Clubs Coastal
Industry: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Functional Area: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Salary: R100,200 – R106,212 per annum
Posted: 28 July 2024
Job Overview
Virgin Active South Africa is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of its club facilities in Durban. The role is responsible for maintaining equipment, facilities and premises while ensuring preventative maintenance schedules, health and safety requirements and brand standards are consistently followed.
The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to maintenance and will be expected to identify faults, carry out repairs where possible and coordinate external contractors when specialised work is required. The position covers a broad range of maintenance activities, including HVAC systems, gym equipment, premises, pools and general club facilities.
The Maintenance Technician will also assist with maintenance projects and action plans, ensuring that contractors complete work to the required specifications and that outstanding issues or snags are followed up. Budget awareness is important, as maintenance activities, repairs, quotations and stock must be managed within approved budgets.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the role includes managing the maintenance team. This involves allocating tasks, setting priorities, monitoring completed work, managing rosters and leave cycles, ensuring staff are adequately trained and supporting the team in meeting operational requirements.
The position is listed as entry level and offers a permanent opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills who is comfortable working hands-on in a busy fitness-club environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for:
- Following preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC systems and other plant.
- Identifying, reporting and repairing faults where possible.
- Maintaining and repairing club premises according to brand standards.
- Coordinating with landlords and contractors regarding repairs.
- Maintaining gym equipment and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed.
- Keeping accurate equipment maintenance histories and schedules.
- Conducting daily club inspections and identifying maintenance requirements.
- Reviewing job books, checklists and fitness-related maintenance requirements.
- Completing and monitoring pool maintenance and recording required readings.
- Ensuring pool dosing, backwashing, temperatures and equipment remain within operating standards.
- Managing health and safety requirements within the maintenance department.
- Assisting with brand-standard checks and action plans.
- Managing maintenance projects through to completion.
- Checking contractor work and signing off completed jobs when satisfactory.
- Following up on snag lists and escalating outstanding issues.
- Managing repairs and maintenance costs within the approved budget.
- Monitoring stock levels and following approved procurement procedures.
- Checking the quality and delivery of maintenance orders.
- Allocating tasks to the maintenance team and monitoring completion.
- Managing team rosters, leave cycles, training and operational requirements.
- Providing support during call-outs and offering telephonic assistance when required.
Minimum Requirements
The supplied advert does not specify a formal qualification requirement. The position is listed as Entry Level, with the focus placed on practical maintenance responsibilities and the ability to manage equipment and facilities.
Candidates should be comfortable with:
- Preventative maintenance.
- Basic fault-finding and repairs.
- Equipment and facilities maintenance.
- Working with contractors and suppliers.
- Health and safety procedures.
- Maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Team coordination.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong practical and hands-on maintenance ability.
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Ability to manage maintenance tasks and priorities.
- Good communication skills.
- Budget and stock awareness.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to health and safety.
- Ability to manage contractors professionally.
- Leadership and team-coordination abilities.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, reliable and organised maintenance professional who can identify problems, complete repairs and ensure that club facilities remain safe and operational. You should be comfortable managing several maintenance priorities while maintaining quality standards.
A proactive approach is important because the role requires regular inspections, preventative maintenance and follow-up of outstanding issues. Candidates should also be comfortable working with maintenance teams, contractors, suppliers and club management.
Employment Details
This is a permanent, entry-level position within Virgin Active’s Clubs Coastal division in Durban.
💰 Salary: R100,200 – R106,212 per annum
📍 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
💼 Employment: Permanent
🏢 Industry: Health, Wellness and Fitness
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply for the Maintenance Technician position through Virgin Active South Africa and ensure their CV highlights any relevant maintenance, facilities, equipment, technical or team-management experience.