Maintenance Technician

Crossroads YMCA is seeking a Technician I to assist us in general mechanical construction and maintenance services for our facilities and equipment! Apply Today!

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Association Director of Properties and consistent with the Ys mission and values, the Technician I provides leadership to and is responsible for general mechanical construction and maintenance services for YMCA facilities. The Technician I will travel between YMCA properties and provide support by completing and documenting assigned work facility equipment, systems, and components. The Technician I will serve as a resource for risk management and safety and will ensure the safety of staff and members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Designs, constructs, installs, and removes various facility equipment, systems, and components.


2. Diagnoses malfunctions in the facility's equipment, systems, or components and takes appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Provides supporting documentation of processes.


3. Provides upkeep of the grounds to ensure that litter, equipment, and debris is out of sight and properly stored.


4. Maintains appropriate inventory of replacement equipment and systems.


5. Utilizes work order system to track, report, monitor and communicate the recording of equipment, system, and component history and work.


6. Performs preventive maintenance and inspections on facility equipment, systems, and components in accordance with prescribed procedures.


7. Inform staff of changes in technology, laws, codes, or regulations about general facility maintenance and safety.


8. Document audits and coaching as necessary of departments, vendors, and contractors on their performance to ensure quality work and prompt maintenance of an environment that is supportive of a positive experience.


9. Maintain and support safety efforts through properties audits, staff training and required certifications. Serving as a resource for Risk Management and Safety for the branch.


10. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals and branches.


11. Additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Technical education in related field is preferred.


2. Minimum 2 years maintenance or technical field experience is required.


3. Pool maintenance is strongly preferred. Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.


4. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.


5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.


6. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.


7. Adept computer skills.


8. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

• A well maintained, clean and safe facility for children, families and staff


• Operating efficiency of all YMCA properties equipment, systems, and components


• Operating effectively within the resources of the budget and cost savings in operating expenses

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change/ models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.


• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.


• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.


• Use hands and fingers, handle/use objects, tools and controls.


• Safely navigate ladders, confined spaces, roof tops and crawl spaces.


• Exposed to outdoor elements at times.


• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.