Apprentice Equipment Technician

Johnson Clarke Inc, a Palm Beach Tan franchise with 21 locations, is looking for an Apprentice Equipment Manager in the area surrounding St. Louis, MO. This position reports directly to the Head Maintenance and Facilities Tech and involves traveling to all St. Louis and greater area retail locations.

About the role

Performs general maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep duties for all Palm Beach Tan retail locations in the greater St. Louis area. This role offers hands-on experience with a variety of equipment, including washers, dryers, tanning beds, and spray booths, along with ongoing training and support. You’ll gain lifelong skills in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance, applicable both at work and at home.

Responsibilities

• Receives oral or written orders from Head Maintenance and Facilities Tech.
• Performs work according to standard procedure and each facility's operational schedule.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs.
• Performs touch-up and finish painting.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and tears down equipment.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor.
• Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
• Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
• Assists in shipping and receiving of parts and supplies.
• Provides assistance to staff, customers, and other employees as necessary.
• Performs tanning equipment lamp changes.
• Works on all tanning equipment with on-the-job training provided.

Requirements

• Previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance work.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
• Ability to relate to staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; assist with lifting heavier items as well.
• Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.

This position does not have a specific office location. You will start your day from home or the location in Westport Plaza and travel to locations as needed in the St. Louis area.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Company-provided vehicle after 90-day probation period
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off
• Training and development opportunities