Jr Associate, Facilities

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Meets bi-weekly with Gym management to prioritize and plan for each of the gyms they work in.


• Performs general maintenance on one or two gyms.


• Uses project management software, Asana, to manage tasks.


• Coordinates with Facilities Service Providers when projects or repairs require a trade skill (such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc). While communicating progress to GD/AD via project software and direct communications


• Maintains clear lines of communications with Regional Facilities Manager or Assistant Director of Facilities.


• Coordinates monthly and annual maintenance calendar, and facilities requests from the gym, preparing schedule, timeline, costs and staffing needs proposal, then executing the proposal when approved.


• Works with the Regional Facilities Manager or Assistant Director of Facilities to develop maintenance procedures and ensures implementation.


• Manages relationships with contractors and service providers (fitness equipment providers, pest control, etc.)


• Keeps maintenance logs and reports on daily activities, keeping directors in the loop.


• Monitors equipment inventory and places orders when necessary, seeking budget approval from Regional Facilities Manager or Assistant Director of Facilities


• Performs manual repairs and conducts (or coordinates) general upkeep procedures, such as landscaping, painting, light carpentry, foam padding repairs and replacement, etc.


• Supervises and occasionally performs Rope and Anchors checks


• Ensures that the employee work in the gyms is performed in a safe manner and complies with applicable safety requirements. This includes rope-access work as needed for repairs and inspections.


• Responds to and addresses urgent maintenance needs per Movement Policy


• Maintains info log and contact info for each gym on frequent repair service providers such as HVAC, Fire, Alarm, etc.

What success looks like: 

• Maintaining all building systems and equipment in a fully functional state 


• Proactively noticing problems and addressing them in a timely way so they don't become critical


• Communicating facility project status effectively to directors and other stakeholders


• Advocating for facility improvements 

 What you’ll bring with you 

Gotta have: 

• Part time hours with a flexible schedule (ex: flex to work late nights, early mornings and weekends if work is needed to be done during non-business/busy hours)


• Strong mechanical aptitude.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Able to work independently, but in line with gym and director goals


• Ability to safely use and supervise use of power tools and ladders (training available).


• Ability to keep track of and report on status of projects.


• Organized and efficient, and able to meet deadlines.


• Ability to perform Rope Access work and be comfortable working on ropes at height (training available).


• Responds to emails and other inquiries by end of business day.


• Supports and embodies Movement’s core values


• Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Asana).


• Ability to work on a ladder and lift 50lbs.


• Have a drivers license and ability to travel to all region gyms

Bonus points for: 

• Experience maintaining rock climbing walls and climbing safety equipment  


• Working knowledge of climbing gym floor and wall systems.


• Broad experience in facility maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and finish work.  


• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment, tools and devices.

Additional Details 

• This is a Part-time position (18 - 20 hours/week)


• Base compensation for this role starts at $28 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience 


• This role is based in our San Francisco location.


• This role is based in our Bay Area region – applicants will be assigned a primary location but preference will be given to those who are available to work occasionally at other regional locations.

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.