VP of Maintenance
2 days ago
Austin
Job Description Why Join Crunch Fitness – Undefeated Tribe? We’re not just opening gyms, we’re building communities. Undefeated Tribe is the fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchise group in the nation, proudly expanding across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, and Minnesota. Twice named Franchise of the Year (2021 & 2024), and Brand Builder of the Year (2025 & 2026) we’re on a mission to transform lives through fitness, wellness, and connection. With 100+ clubs planned by 2028, there’s never been a better time to grow your career with us! Here’s why you’ll love being part of the Tribe: Bold, High-Energy Culture At Crunch Fitness, Undefeated Tribe, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a team that thrives on hustle, creativity, and collaboration. We celebrate individuality and want voices like yours at the table. Unbeatable Perks Competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and yes, a free Crunch Fitness membership. You’ll work in an environment built around health, strength, and community. Unlimited Growth With our rapid expansion, opportunities are everywhere. We invest in our people, promote from within, and give you the tools to level up your career faster than ever. Join the Tribe. Find Your People. Build Your Future. _ Position Overview We are seeking a Vice President of Maintenance to support and elevate our team. This role is essential to enhancing both the member and team experience through strong leadership, exceptional customer service, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and proven multi-unit maintenance management. While every team member contributes to service excellence, the Facilities Team ensures each workout is seamless by maintaining a clean, fully functional, and well-equipped environment—with available amenities and a commitment to high operational standards. What You’ll Do: As the Vice President of Maintenance, you’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence across up to 30 gyms, ensuring every location delivers an exceptional member experience that lives up to the Crunch Fitness brand. You’ll lead a high-performing team of Area Maintenance Managers and Technicians to keep our clubs running smoothly, safely, and at peak performance. _ What Success Looks Like: • Talent Pipeline & Staffing Stability: Builds strong succession plans across Area and District Maintenance roles, ensuring consistent development and always maintaining par-level staffing to support uninterrupted operational excellence., • Facility Excellence: Delivers gyms that consistently achieve Five Stars on the Brand Audit, maintaining the highest standards of presentation, safety, and member experience., • Operational Responsiveness: Ensures all work orders are resolved within three days or less across the region, demonstrating proactive issue management and a culture of accountability., • Cost Optimization: Continuously identifies opportunities to reduce Repair & Maintenance (R&M) expenses through intelligent purchasing, strategic vendor partnerships, and effective inventory management. _ You Are: • A strategic facilities leader who combines vision with hands-on execution to keep every club running at its best., • A coach and builder of high-performing teams, empowering Regional Managers and Technicians to grow, excel, and own their results., • A detail-obsessed operator who ensures every treadmill, HVAC system, and light switch reflects the Crunch standard of excellence., • A data-driven problem solver who uses metrics and maintenance insights to anticipate issues before they impact members., • A partner and collaborator, working cross-functionally with Operations, Construction, and Marketing to deliver seamless member experiences., • A vendor relationship expert who knows how to negotiate, evaluate, and hold partners accountable for top-tier service., • A resilient and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment and brings calm, focus, and urgency to every challenge., • A champion of brand and experience, ensuring every Crunch facility feels inspiring, functional, and ready to make history. _ Responsibilities: • Support up to 30 gyms and have two direct reports (regional facilities managers), who each oversee 3-5 technicians, • Ability to coach, develop and train regional facility technicians, both in person and remotely., • Achieve per gym Facility/Equipment standards of: Equipment % Working: 99% or greater, Open Work Orders of 5 or less, and Average Age of Open work orders of 5 days or less through facility teams, • Perform club inspection/audit for the region each quarter to ensure a positive member experience that represents the Crunch Fitness brand., • Accountable for work order management, ensuring low down time of equipment, • Support various degrees of grand opening - from site readiness, equipment readiness and ensure marketing standards are met., • Identify, evaluate, and build strong relationships with key external vendors such as cleaning, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing service providers., • Ensure consistent service quality and operational support across all locations by managing vendor performance in partnership with Regional and Market Leaders., • Partner on strategic CapEx projects, • Hire, train, and develop District Maintenance Technicians as needed., • Ensure Quality Assurance for facilities & equipment in the region, • Ensure and follow up on all complete scheduled preventative maintenance on all building systems., • Expert in all functions and systems of the fitness facility and gym equipment. _ Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required., • 5 years minimum management experience in building maintenance or retail maintenance preferred but not required., • Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems required., • Ability to communicate effectively and use office equipment including a computer., • Must be 18 years of age or older., • Must possess a valid driver’s license. _ Physical Requirements: • Ability to bend, lift, and carry in excess of 100 lbs, • Continual standing and walking during shift, • Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals _ Benefits • Salaried Flexible PTO, • Paid Holidays, • Subsidized health insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) for full time positions, • Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D, • HSA, • Short-term disability, • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, child, and spouse, • Free gym membership _ Travel: Up to 100% - company vehicle will be provided _ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. UDT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please note that Crunch Fitness - Undefeated Tribe does not offer visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Join us in making Crunch Fitness the talk of the town! Apply now and be a driving force in transforming lives through fitness.