Maintenance Technician - French Speaker

The PureGym Philosophy

As part of the international PureGym group, we are the second largest gym operator in Europe. With over 700 clubs worldwide, we are currently present in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Denmark.

We are 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, a high-quality and affordable fitness experience. We offer:

·       A free gym membership for you + 1 person

·       Exclusive benefits through our benefits program, 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 agglomeration and have direct access to the gym

·       Our working hours are flexible

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

The Position

Location: French-speaking Switzerland / Bern / Bernese Seeland - Field-based 
 
Type: Full-time 
 
Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity to join PureGym as a Facilities Technician!

Our Facilities Management team works every day to ensure that PureGym clubs across Switzerland are safe, operational, and ready to welcome members. Working closely with club management, our internal colleagues, and external service providers, we coordinate maintenance, repairs, compliance activities, and continuous improvements across a growing national portfolio of clubs. As a Facilities Management Technician, you will be a key member of the field team, primarily based in French-speaking Switzerland and regularly undertaking assignments in this region. This role involves daily travel between different clubs.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will provide on-site technical support 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:

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

• Carry out preventive maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and regular club inspections

• Process and update work orders in the digital ticketing 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 authorization

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

• Coordinate visits from small service providers and verify work carried out on-site

• Provide support during 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 equipment, and inventory

What you can expect:

• A varied, field-based role offering a high degree of 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 duty

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

Profile Sought

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

• Hands-on experience in repairs, maintenance, or building management

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

• Willingness to undergo training for the inspection of portable electrical appliances

• Proficiency with smartphones, tablets, and digital ticketing systems

• Autonomous, structured, and solution-oriented work style

• Reliability, service-oriented attitude, and meticulousness in documenting work

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

Languages 

• Perfect command of French, both written and spoken, is mandatory

• A good command of English or German is required

Driver's License 

• A valid Category B driver's license is mandatory

• Willingness to use a company vehicle for assignments throughout Switzerland

Please apply by attaching your CV in English!

Join us in our mission: to provide everyone, everywhere, with access to high-quality, affordable fitness.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our motto is 'Everyone is welcome,' and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the job offer may be withdrawn at any time. It is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

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