Maintenance - Operations Mechanic

About the job

Maintenance Technician - French Speaking

• Hybrid
• Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
• Headquarters

Job description

The PureGym Philosophy

As a member of the international PureGym group, we are the second largest European gym operator. With over 700 gyms worldwide, we are currently present in the United Kingdom, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Denmark.

We form a dynamic and international team driven by our mission: to improve the health and well-being of the population. Our goal is to offer everyone, everywhere in the world, a high-quality and affordable fitness experience. We offer:

· A free gym membership for you + 1 person

· Exclusive benefits through our social benefits programme, including substantial discounts on a wide range of products and services, both within our gyms and with other external providers

· Our offices are located in the Zurich metropolitan area and have direct access to the gym

· Our working hours are flexible

· We offer 25 days of holiday + 1 personal day off

The position

Location: Romandie / Bern / Bernese Seeland - Field base

Type: Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity to join PureGym as a Facilities Technician!

Our facilities management team ensures every day that PureGym clubs throughout Switzerland are safe, operational and ready to welcome members. In close collaboration with club management, our internal colleagues and external providers, we coordinate maintenance, repairs, compliance activities and continuous improvements within a growing national portfolio of clubs. As a facilities management technician, you will be a key member of the field team, mainly based in Romandie and regularly undertaking assignments in French-speaking Switzerland. This role involves daily travel between different clubs.

As a maintenance technician, you will provide technical support on site to PureGym clubs, mainly in French-speaking Switzerland and partly in German-speaking Switzerland, ensuring that facilities are safe, functional and well maintained through repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections and technical troubleshooting.

Your main responsibilities:

Carry out minor repairs on fitness equipment, doors, sanitary facilities, furniture, changing rooms, showers and common areas of the clubs

Perform preventive maintenance, technical troubleshooting and regular inspections of the clubs

Process and update work orders in the digital ticket management system (ServiceChannel)

Identify defects and report recurring or critical safety issues

Inspect and record the condition of portable electrical appliances after appropriate training and obtaining the necessary authorisation

Participate in checks related to water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire safety, emergency exits and operational safety

Coordinate visits of small providers and verify work carried out on site

Support new openings, renovations, technical recommissioning and smaller projects

Transport tools, spare parts and small equipment from one club to another

Responsibly maintain the company vehicle, tools, testing devices and stocks

What you can expect:

A varied, field-based role offering great autonomy

A fully equipped company vehicle, tools and testing equipment

Technical training and professional development opportunities

A direct impact on club operations and member experience

No on-call duties

Salary and benefits will be discussed with interested candidates during an initial phone interview with HR

Job requirements

Profile sought

Completed vocational training in a technical or craft profession, such as janitor, plumber, painter, mechanic or equivalent

Practical experience in repairs, maintenance or building management

Good practical skills and basic knowledge of technical installations and building technical systems

Willingness to undertake training for inspection of portable electrical appliances

Proficiency with smartphones, tablets and digital ticketing systems

Autonomous, structured and solution-oriented working style

Reliability, service-mindedness and thoroughness in documenting work

Daily travel throughout Switzerland is to be expected; residing in French-speaking Switzerland or the cantons of Bern or Fribourg is an advantage

Languages

Fluency in French, both written and spoken, is mandatory

Good command of English or German is required

Driving licence

A valid category B driving licence is mandatory

Availability to use a company vehicle for assignments throughout Switzerland

Please apply by attaching a CV in English!

Join us in our mission: to provide everyone, everywhere, access to high-quality and affordable physical activity.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our motto is "Everyone is welcome" and we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Note: applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job offer may be withdrawn at any time. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

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