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Area Facilities Manager

ChicagoOn-siteFull-time

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The Area Facilities Manager oversees upkeep, repairs, and capital projects for luxury club locations in an assigned region, coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

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Area Facilities Manager

WHO WE ARE

Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.

We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.

WHAT WE DO

We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.

Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.

The Area Facilities Manager (AFM) is responsible for the overall upkeep and appearance of the club locations in his/her assigned region. This is achieved through providing the utmost responsiveness to the club management consisting of the general manager and assistant general manager. This position also works closely with the local club maintenance teams by collaborating on repairs and scheduled maintenance. The AFM position is expected to coordinate and manage all emergency and planned repairs. Such repairs include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, glass, esthetics, and carpentry. On an on-going basis, the AFM is expected to manage club refreshes and planned/not planned capital projects. The AFM is the club’s point person for all facilities related issues, requests and emergencies to make sure our clubs are always reflective of the brand.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, glass and carpentry repairs, in addition to any other needed facility related items at each location in assigned region.
  • Conduct weekly walkthroughs of assigned locations to ensure the club meets company and departmental standards as well as all safety guidelines.
  • Identify, bid out, and manage capital projects once approved by department management.
  • For after-hours work, plan to visit the site and coordinate all special security requirements as directed.
  • Available to supervise work during nights and weekends as needed, requested or required as well as arrange schedules for locker room access.
  • Develops the scope of work for; and manages refresh projects at each assigned location.
  • Manage annual repair and maintenance budgets for each location as well as individual project budgets to ensure compliance and spending diligence.
  • Prepare work orders and issue purchase orders through Service Channel, our web-based work order system, in a timely fashion.
  • Approve and process invoices for work performed through Service Channel.
  • On call 24/7, holidays, for the coordination and resolve of emergency situations.
  • Respond to general, non-emergency facility emails within 24 hours as they apply to special club requests.
  • Attend staff meetings as conducted by department management or as requested.
  • Operate with the utmost sense of urgency to correct issues that impact our member experience.
  • Other items as designated by the business.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience managing complex HVAC, plumbing, sound and electrical systems.
  • Experience managing small to medium sized multi-trade projects.
  • Experience working in a luxury retail environment or industrial facility.
  • Must be able to travel to clubs regularly.
  • Must be an excellent communicator, thus always keeping the clubs advised of all repairs, necessary work processes etc.
  • Must be extremely organized, detail oriented, resourceful and have excellent communication skills.

Pay Transparency: Min $85K - Max $95K

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
  • Complimentary Club membership
  • Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.

Skills

Budget ManagementCapital ProjectsCarpentryElectrical SystemsHVACMaintenance SchedulingPlumbingProject ManagementService ChannelSound Systems

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