Maintenance Operator

Job Facts

Employer Virgin Active
Location KwaZulu-Natal Durban North
Closing Date 22 Aug 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education Matric
Industry Fitness / Wellness, Hospitality / Leisure

Minimum Requirements

  • Good general housekeeping.
  • Ensure cleanliness, hygienic, safe, tidy work areas.
  • Correct storage of tools, consumables and equipment.
  • To familiarise self with OSH Act.
  • To seek advice if unclear on the correct usage/storage of any equipment/consumable in terms of health & safety.
  • B1: Complete stock control
  • Monitor regularly used consumables
  • Report need for replacement to management.
  • B2: Assist with reports
  • Complete pool logs.
  • Complete downtime reports.
  • Mark off completed tasks in job books.
  • Complete standard checklists for preventative maintenance.
  • Matric
  • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
  • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
  • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
  • Must be motivated to achieve success.
  • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
  • A Growth mindset
  • The ability to work independently.
  • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
  • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
  • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
  • Action orientation
  • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
  • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
  • The ability to be agile.
  • The ability to be collaborative.
  • B. Assisting with Maintenance Administration
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Responsibilities

  • To inspire people to live active lives shall be responsible for completing maintenance plans and tasks.
  • Assisting with maintenance administration.
  • The Maintenance Operator is hands on in their position completing maintenance plans and tasks, to the Regional standards and at all times delivering service excellence.
  • A: COMPLETING MAINTENANCE PLANS AND TASKS AS INSTRUCTED Check job book, fitness checklist and open/close MOD checklist for faults.
  • Complete tasks from RAP sheet of brand standards and within time constraints.
  • Attend to breakdowns/incidents as required and within turn around time.
  • Receive instructions from daily meeting with Maintenance Technician/Manager.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and service plans.
  • A: COMPLETING MAINTENANCE PLANS AND TASKS AS INSTRUCTED
  • A1: Complete daily tasks according to timelines and standards.
  • Check job book, fitness checklist and open/close MOD checklist for faults.
  • Be hands on in repair of all equipment, and premises (including outside of premises). A1: Complete daily tasks according to timelines and standards.
  • A2: Work within all health & safety