Maintenance Technician / Handyman

• Be the go-to person for all things maintenance in a global, iconic brand
• Full time gig with flexible work arrangements at Zetland
• Free gym membership for you + discounted PT + discounts with retailers

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.

Located just above East Village Shopping Centre, our spacious 4,170 sqm Zetland club is your go-to location for work, rest and play in the inner-east. Inside you'll find 8 spacious studios for classes including Reformer Pilates, Grid Training (HIIT), Yoga, Cycle, Barre (and more), a large open gym with Technogym equipment, a sparkling 25m swimming pool, spa and sauna, indoor climbing wall, luxury changeroom amenities, club-V creche facilities, and a bright café and lounge area for unwinding post-workout.

About 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 schedule for the building shell, fixtures, fittings and surrounding grounds
• You'll oversee the completion of minor repairs and reactive maintenance, ensuring all is tracked
• You'll manage contractors to ensure they achieve agreed outcomes and operate safely, providing a fully functional, compelling and safe environment for our members and team members
• 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 ensure electrical compliance and regularly report maintenance updates via checklists along with capex projections

• You're experienced in building maintenance (including HVAC) and ideally with a technical trade or labourer background (electrician, mechanical fitter, boilermaker, air con or refrigeration mechanic experience highly advantageous)
• You're patient, level-headed and cool under pressure with knowledge of regulatory compliance across facilities
• You have good planning skills and are efficient at resolving issues with safety and budget in mind
• You take great pride in your property and naturally think about ways of improving its carbon footprint and reducing utility consumption. A+ for 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