Maintenance Tech - Full Time

General Functions

Under the direction of the Property Director, the Maintenance Technician will serve on the property staff as a team member who strives for the highest standard of safety, cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and attractiveness of the YMCA buildings and grounds. The incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of the maintenance and repair of Y buildings, facilities, and grounds; performs a variety of semi-skilled duties to include mechanical systems operation, preventive maintenance, general repairs, basic construction, and ability to operate a variety of hand power and shop tools.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Learn operation of repair for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, fire prevention/alarm systems, swimming pool filtration and chemical administration systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and cleaning of the fitness equipment.
• Perform facility opening and closing including mechanical system start up and shut down.
• Perform organization and care of the mechanical/maintenance room and storage areas environments including equipment and tools.
• Perform trash removal.
• Perform Painting.
• Perform Event set-ups and break downs including chairs and tables.
• When required, substitute and/or assist in all other property staff job duties such as floor care, ceiling care, light fixture/bulb repair and replacement, cleaning and sanitation of restroom and locker room, and maintain and clean YMCA grounds, parking lots, and sidewalk care including trash removal, grass cutting, minor tree cutting, snow removal, and ice-melt application.
• Handle all situations, problems, issues and/or complaints in a positive and professional manner and inform supervisor.
• Serve on the on-call rotation; if necessary, the incumbent must be able to report to the facility to resolve or repair issues.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in trainings and workshops.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The equivalent of one (1)-year of experience in repair and maintenance of large facilities.
• Must have custodial experience and be able to perform all custodial duties/functions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the performance of building maintenance.
• Safe operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the fields of plumbing, carpentry and related building trades.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Able to read a tape measure; must have basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Operate and maintain specialized tools used in carpentry, plumbing and related building trades.
• Change a light bulb; patch and paint a wall; hang a bulletin board; install dispensers; as well as other small maintenance repairs.
• Learn how to test the pools; specifically, an understanding of pool chemistry and learn how to take pool chemistry readings.
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Read and interpret manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Learn and apply new information or new skills.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work with co-workers, members and volunteers.
• Possess and demonstrate strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and pass a basic physical and respirator fit test.
• Be trainable in the areas of HVAC, electric, plumbing, and carpentry.

Trainings & Certifications

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to assignment to initial position.
• Must be C.P.O. certified within the first 3 months.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Must complete Darkness to Light and Listen First Training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins.