Associate MEP Manager

Associate MEP Manager – Facilities & Operations

Company: Teamfit

Location: Bengaluru (HSR Corporate Office & Multiple Gym Locations – Mahadevapura, Harlur, HSR, Bellandur & Sarjapur)

Department: Facilities & Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3–5 Years

About

Teamfit is one of Bengaluru's fastest-growing fitness companies, operating multiple premium fitness centres across the city under renowned brands. We are committed to delivering a safe, clean, and world-class workout environment through operational excellence and proactive facility management.

We are looking for an Associate MEP manager who will ensure smooth operations and maintenance across all our gym locations by managing MEP systems, vendors, preventive maintenance, statutory compliance, housekeeping standards, and overall facility readiness.

Role Overview

The associate MEP manager will be responsible for ensuring that all TeamFit centres operate efficiently through effective maintenance planning, vendor coordination, compliance management, and operational audits. The role requires hands-on involvement across multiple sites and strong coordination with internal teams and external service providers.

The ideal candidate should possess solid technical knowledge of building maintenance systems along with excellent organisational and vendor management skills.

• Key Responsibilities

1. Facility Maintenance

Conduct routine inspections across assigned gym locations.

• Monitor the condition of:
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Civil works
• HVAC systems
• Interiors and infrastructure
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed on time.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance with vendors.
• Verify work quality before closure.
• Follow up on open maintenance issues until resolution.
• Minimise equipment and facility downtime.

2. MEP & Gym Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate preventive maintenance of gym equipment.
• Manage equipment breakdowns with OEM/service vendors.
• Monitor equipment uptime and service quality.
• Escalate critical equipment failures immediately.
• Verify completion of repair work before sign-off. 

3. Housekeeping & Hygiene

• Conduct housekeeping and hygiene audits.
• Ensure adherence to cleaning schedules.
• Inspect:
• Workout areas
• Reception
• Washrooms
• Locker rooms
• Common areas
• Monitor housekeeping consumables.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed promptly. 

4. Operations Support

• Ensure opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Monitor operational compliance across all centres.
• Verify implementation of company SOPs.
• Support centre managers with operational requirements.
• Conduct surprise operational audits.

5. Vendor Management

• Manage and coordinate vendors for:
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Civil Maintenance
• HVAC
• DG Sets
• UPS Systems
• Firefighting Systems
• CCTV
• Access Control
• Pest Control
• Housekeeping
• Painting
• Flooring
• Signage

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring vendor performance
• Ensuring SLA compliance
• Obtaining quotations
• Tracking work completion
• Verifying invoices before submission

6. Compliance & Safety

• Conduct routine fire and safety inspections.
• Ensure serviceability of fire extinguishers.
• Monitor statutory compliance records.
• Maintain first aid kits.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.

7. Asset Management

• Maintain facility asset records.
• Conduct periodic asset verification.
• Monitor asset condition.
• Report damaged or missing assets.
• Coordinate asset replacement when required.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain:
• Daily Inspection Reports
• Weekly Maintenance Reports
• Preventive Maintenance Tracker
• Vendor Performance Reports
• Asset Verification Reports
• Utility Consumption Reports
• Incident Reports
• CAPA Reports
• Audit Reports

9. Cross-functional

Coordination: Collaborate effectively with:

• Centre Managers
• Housekeeping Teams
• Security Teams
• Procurement Team
• Finance Team
• Corporate Operations
• Maintenance Vendors
• Equipment Vendors 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 100%

• Scheduled centre inspections completed.
• Preventive maintenance compliance of 95% or above.
• Maintenance tickets closed within SLA.
• Vendor SLA compliance of 95% or above.
• Housekeeping audit scores maintained as per company standards.
• Zero overdue statutory compliance items.
• Timely submission of inspection and maintenance reports.
• Reduction in repeat maintenance issues.
• Timely asset verification.
• High centre readiness and operational compliance.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities management or operations.
• Experience handling multiple locations is preferred.
• Experience in gyms, retail, hospitality, healthcare, commercial buildings, malls, or co-working spaces will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent vendor management capabilities
• Good coordination and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail
• Time management and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Technical troubleshooting ability
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Positive attitude with a hands-on approach

Language Requirements

• English: Mandatory
• Hindi: Preferred
• Kannada: Preferred

Travel Requirement

• Daily travel across Teamfit gym locations within Bengaluru.
• Valid two-wheeler driving licence preferred.
• Own vehicle will be an added advantage.

Why Join Teamfit

• Opportunity to manage multiple premium fitness centres across Bengaluru.
• Exposure to end-to-end facility and MEP operations.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence and process improvements.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding fitness organisation.