Maintenance Technician
Location: The St. James – Bethesda, MD
About The St. James: The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.
Our People & Culture: At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action-oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.
The St. James is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team at The St. James Performance Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
The St. James is the premier sports, wellness, and active entertainment destination brand in the country. Our mission is to maximize human potential by designing, developing, and operating sports, wellness, and entertainment destinations that engage, inspire, and empower people to pursue their passions and be their best at play, at work, and in life.
Our Bethesda Performance Club features intentionally designed spaces, state of the art equipment, and performance driven programming within a premium hospitality fitness environment. We are seeking a dependable, detail oriented, and service minded Maintenance Technician who takes pride in delivering excellence and maintaining high standards across the facility.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical condition, safety, functionality, and overall appearance of the property. This role executes daily maintenance operations including interior and exterior upkeep, timely completion of work orders, preventative maintenance programs, and inventory control.
This position requires Tuesday - Saturday availability, with evenings and weekends required based on operational needs. On call availability is required as scheduled.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnose and perform routine and minor maintenance and repairs in a timely and professional manner
- Complete service requests daily and accurately document all work performed, including parts used
- Follow up on incomplete work orders to ensure timely resolution
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with members, guests, vendors, contractors, and team members
- Inspect facility spaces daily using checklists and communicate repair needs to management
- Ensure all spaces are maintained to company standards and prepared for daily operations
- Perform daily building and common area upkeep
- Execute assigned preventative maintenance programs and maintain accurate records
- Order parts and supplies while maintaining organized and cost effective inventory
- Maintain engineering and maintenance areas to company standards
- Support facility events and special projects as assigned
Janitorial and maintenance functions include:
- Minor repairs to HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, and electrical systems
- Monitoring building security and safety, including locking procedures and hazard prevention
- Moving furniture and equipment as needed
- Minor landscaping and exterior upkeep
- Snow removal and application of snow melting materials during winter months
- Responding to emergency maintenance needs as required
All work must be performed in compliance with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable health codes.
Organizational Relationships
Reports directly to General Manager. Works closely with the On Site Manager, maintenance team members, contractors, vendors, and department leaders to support operational excellence.
- General maintenance experience required
- Working knowledge of light carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and safe work practices
- Dependable, organized, and able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to flex schedule to accommodate evenings and weekends
- Professional communication skills
Tuesday - Saturday required with evening and weekend availability based on operational needs. On call availability as scheduled.
As needed for emergencies or special projects.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, and reach as needed
- Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures
- Ability to safely operate required tools and equipment
Must provide own basic hand tools or be willing to obtain them. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use of:
Various wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, saws, snips, grips, and similar tools
Drills, grinders, sanders, saws, and related equipment
Material Handling Equipment
Dollies, hand trucks, ladders, jacks, hoists, and similar equipment
Reliable transportation required.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade school experience preferred. Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
