Demo

Facilities Manager

Midtown Athletic Clubs
Palatine, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2027

Midtown is looking for a Facilities Manager to add to our world-class organization.


Midtown is committed to delivering world-class hospitality to members and we understand the importance the Facilities team plays in ensuring the consistency of that experience. We do not view Facilities as a department that works behind the scenes. We recognize that the condition and maintenance of our buildings are incredibly important and establishes the foundation for an incredible member experience. Without a strong culture of safety, a fanatical approach to club cleanliness, functioning facilities and equipment, and a constant focus on maintaining and caring for our buildings, the Midtown values will not be achieved.


The Position

The Facilities Manager is a hands on leader who understands the importance of championing this message throughout the club building a culture of a safe, clean and functional environment for all members, guests and associates. The manager handles all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention toward safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.


Competitive Compensation:

Based on a candidate’s credentials and experience, Midtown Facilities Manager, can earn between $80,000 and $90,000 annually.


Core Responsibilities


SAFETY MANAGEMENT & FUNCTIONING FACILITIES

  • Conducts daily walk-throughs and ensures urgent corrective action to remedy all issues and deficiencies.
  • Partners with all stakeholders-members and staff alike, to create an attractive and safe environment at all times.
  • Works with General Manager and National Facilities Director to ensure delivery of all brand standards and initiatives for all aspects of the facility


PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

  • Conducts regular maintenance inspections to ensure all equipment receives proper preventative maintenance on schedules created and or previously established by the Club, standard best practices, and or manufacturers guidelines
  • Plan, direct, manage and perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance for all areas of the club property.
  • Optimize the use of the established RPM preventative maintenance tool to account for all PM work orders and scheduling.
  • Identify and troubleshoot facility and fitness equipment when necessary
  • Available and On Call 24/7 for all Facilities/Maintenance emergencies related to club.
  • Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, laundry, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
  • Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
  • Partners with housekeeping director to establish and manage an effective maintenance and cleaning program.


VENDORS & PROJECTS

  • Coordinate all ongoing Facilities related projects taking place at the Club
  • Provide regular reporting and project status updates to GM and National Facilities Director.
  • Oversee and participates in all capital improvement projects as needed.
  • Ensure all vendor contracts are executed to Midtown standards and, when necessary, flagged to GM and or National Facilities Director for revision.
  • Empowers facilities department employees to provide excellent customer service-taking a proactive and friendly approach.
  • Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
  • Attends all required manager meetings
  • Participate in the MOD schedule, which may include closing duties at least one regularly scheduled night per week.


TALENT DEVELOPMENT

  • Partners with the National Facilities Director to recruit and develop the best Facilities team in the industry.
  • Evaluate and develop the Facilities team to grow strengths and impact positive change to the brand.
  • Provides guidance and recommendations for recruitment and retention of world-class facilities and committed to Gain, Train and Retain.
  • Holds Facilities team accountable for the timely completion and accurate communication of brand initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability and driving brand momentum.


KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION

  • Strong operational knowledge of HVAC and related mechanical preferable.
  • Technical training or equivalent experience in engineering and maintenance required.
  • CFM or IFMA certification preferable.
  • Knowledge of Fire and Life Safety equipment and OSHA Standards.
  • At least 5 years of hands on Facility Maintenance experience
  • Holds a minimum of 3 years of management experience in related field
  • Understanding of Housekeeping & Laundry Operations preferable.
  • Experience with swimming pool maintenance preferable.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office, Preventative Maintenance Systems like FMX and Building Automation Systems.
  • Degree from an accredited university preferable.


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.


MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Facilities Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Facilities Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$107,523 - $144,337
Income Estimation: 
$148,684 - $191,756
Income Estimation: 
$90,266 - $119,206
Income Estimation: 
$107,523 - $144,337

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Facilities Manager.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Building Lifecycle Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $148,684 - $191,756
    • Income Estimation: $184,105 - $249,523
  • Contractor Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $108,514 - $149,655
    • Income Estimation: $109,620 - $151,014
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Midtown Athletic Clubs

  • Midtown Athletic Clubs Palatine, IL
  • Midtown is looking for a Yoga Instructor to guide our members through the techniques of practicing yoga. The Position Our Yoga instructors are knowledgeabl... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Midtown Athletic Clubs Deerfield, IL
  • Midtown is seeking a Platform Tennis Professional who is passionate about helping members and will foster their love of racquet sports. Why join the Midtow... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Midtown Athletic Clubs Bannockburn, IL
  • Midtown is looking for a Tennis Stringer to fulfill member requests and maintain strong product knowledge of all types of string, string patterns, and racq... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Midtown Athletic Clubs Deerfield, IL
  • Midtown is looking for a Tennis Stringer to fulfill member requests and maintain strong product knowledge of all types of string, string patterns, and racq... more
  • 10 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Facilities Manager jobs in the Palatine, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • HES Facilities Minooka, IL
  • Overview HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenness... more
  • 21 Days Ago

  • HES Facilities Flossmoor, IL
  • Overview HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenness... more
  • 22 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!