Facilities Manager

The Front Climbing Club

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • $35–$40 Per Hour
  • Full-time

Highlights

Facilities Manager | The Front Climbing ClubSalt Lake City & South Main | Full-Time | $35–$40/hour DOEKeep the Walls Standing, the Lights On, and the Community ClimbingYou're the person who hears a weird rattle in the HVAC and can't rest until you've found it. The environment: Expect chalk dust, cleaning supplies, hand tools, ropes and gear underfoot, and regular outdoor work in Utah weather, from summer heat to winter snow.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalt Lake City, UT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$35–$40 Per Hour

Description

Facilities Manager | The Front Climbing ClubSalt Lake City & South Main | Full-Time | $35–$40/hour DOEKeep the Walls Standing, the Lights On, and the Community ClimbingYou're the person who hears a weird rattle in the HVAC and can't rest until you've found it. You'd rather fix it yourself than write a ticket for someone else. If that sounds like you, we've got a building or two you'll love.About The FrontThe Front has been part of Utah's climbing scene since the 1980s, when we opened the state's first indoor climbing gym. Today we're a community of climbers, yogis, lifters, and first-timers who come to move, connect, and push each other a little further.Our mission is simple: create innovative spaces that make climbing better, spark real connections, and grow an engaged community. That only works when the spaces themselves work, and that's where you come in.About the RoleAs our Facilities Manager, you'll own the upkeep of two of our busiest gyms, The Front Salt Lake City and The Front South Main. This is a fully hands-on role. You won't be managing a team. You are the team: the one with the tools, doing the repairs, maintenance, and improvements yourself.You'll report to our General Managers. Most of your day (roughly 80–90%) is spent doing the work, and the rest goes to planning, record-keeping, and making sure every fix is done right the first time. Pay is $35–$40/hour, depending on experience.What You'll DoTackle repairs, maintenance, and improvements across both gyms, from small fixes to bigger projectsKeep the building's systems running: HVAC, swamp coolers, natural gas heaters, plumbing, electrical, IT, and securityService and repair fitness equipment so members can train without interruptionsPlan your work day by day and in short sprints using Outlook Calendar and the Microsoft Suite, and keep clean records of every repairWrite SOPs so facility processes are documented and easy for anyone on staff to followRun safety checks on equipment and keep both gyms up to building, health, and safety codesWalk the property inside and out to catch problems before they become emergenciesBring in and coordinate outside contractors and vendors when a job calls for it, and work with the GMs and CEO to keep spending smartHandle the seasons: winterizing, snow removal and ice management, landscaping help (mowing, edging, weeding, bed prep), storage, and keeping gym temps comfortable year-roundKeep facilities spaces organized using 5S, and be a friendly, helpful face to members who stop you with a questionWhat You BringYou might be a great fit if:You have at least 5 years of combined work experience, college, or trade school, including at least 3 years in facilities maintenanceYou're comfortable with the everyday stuff: changing filters, fixing swamp coolers, painting, patching walls, light plumbing, and basic electrical workYou've worked on fire alarm systems or exercise equipment (a big bonus, not a must)You love a good troubleshooting puzzle and don't need someone looking over your shoulder to get it solvedYou're reliable, proactive, and show up ready to workYou can manage your own time, prioritize when everything feels urgent, and stay organizedYou can explain a maintenance issue clearly to members and staff, without the jargonYou genuinely care about the member experience and look for ways to make it betterYou geek out a little over a good checklist and a well-organized shopYou can work the occasional night or weekend and take an urgent call when something breaksYou have a valid driver's licenseThe physical side of the job: You'll be on your feet most of the day, regularly lifting, pushing, or carrying 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. You'll climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolds, bend, reach, and do repetitive hand work. Color vision and depth perception are needed for reading wiring and safety indicators and for working at height.The environment: Expect chalk dust, cleaning supplies, hand tools, ropes and gear underfoot, and regular outdoor work in Utah weather, from summer heat to winter snow. PPE is provided when needed.Perks & BenefitsPaid time offMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident coverage401(k) retirement planFree gym membership at The FrontDiscounts on food and merchandiseA chance to put your stamp on two of Utah's most loved climbing gymsJoin Us!If you take pride in a job done right and want your work to keep a whole community moving, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us build spaces where people show up, try hard, and leave a little stronger than they came in.We're an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all.

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