Alchemy Springs, Operations
Head of Facilities at Alchemy Springs
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Compensation
- $90k-$110k
Alchemy Springs is redefining social wellness in San Francisco with a massive new bathhouse, and we need a Head of Facilities to take full ownership of our mechanical plant.
If you prefer working with pumps and boilers over spreadsheets and want to be the technical anchor for a high-end hospitality destination during its grand opening, this is your opportunity. Join our team to build and maintain the foundation of SF’s most exciting new wellness space from the ground up.
Role overview
You will own the mechanical heart of Alchemy Springs as a hands-on individual contributor. Responsible for the safety and reliability of pools, saunas, and steam rooms, you’ll manage water chemistry, filtration, and HVAC systems. As the facility moves into its grand opening, you’ll establish the foundational maintenance routines that define operational excellence.
About Alchemy Springs
Alchemy Springs is a San Francisco-based communal bathhouse and social wellness company. It combines hydrothermal experiences, sauna facilities, massage, wellness classes, communal programming, events, retail, and an elixir lounge to create spaces where guests can relax, reconnect, and build community. The company currently operates the ALCHEMY Sauna Garden and is developing a larger thermal bathhouse experience inspired by bathing traditions from Europe and Asia.
What you will do
- Maintain daily water chemistry, filtration, and circulation systems to ensure a safe and compliant environment for all guests.
- Diagnose and perform urgent mechanical repairs on boilers, pumps, and HVAC systems to minimize facility downtime and operational risk.
- Design and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all specialized spa equipment, including saunas and steam rooms.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience maintaining commercial pools, aquatic centers, or high-end spas with deep knowledge of complex filtration and circulation.
- Skilled in hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical failures and the ability to coordinate effectively with specialized external vendors for major projects.
- Strong understanding of public health compliance and safety standards, ideally supported by a CPO certification or a background in hospitality facilities.
Why this role is remarkable
- Take total ownership of a brand-new, complex mechanical plant during a high-profile grand opening in the heart of San Francisco.
- Transition from a proven pop-up model to a permanent flagship location, ensuring the facility runs at a premium hospitality standard.
- Focus purely on technical excellence and hands-on system management rather than spreadsheets, working directly in the mechanical room with a dedicated vendor bench.
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