Maintenance Technician I
Full-Time Maintenance Technician I at YMCA
Available Openings: 1
Industry: Maintenance
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: TBD

Are you passionate about fixing, building and maintaining equipment and facilities? Do you have a commitment to maintenance and building excellence?  Do you work in the maintenance field and LOVE providing safe building facilities?

The Maintenance Technician role handles building and facility daily duties both scheduled and unscheduled which may include daily check lists, preventive maintenance schedules, and posted work orders.  The Maintenance Technician performs pool checks, HVAC checks.  The Maintenance Technician will maintain all facility records for pool and boiler checks and maintenance.  Some additional facility duties might be painting, equipment cleaning and electrical and plumbing to keep the building in excellent condition.

Join us at the Y in delivering a safe and efficient operation of building equipment and overall facility as a critical part of our maintenance team!

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a District Engineer, the Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mechanical building equipment, building security, and daily duties both scheduled and unscheduled which may include daily check lists, preventive maintenance schedules, and posted work orders.

 Essential Functions:

  • Perform daily maintenance rounds and pool checks.
  • Duties may include, but are not limited to, painting walls and ceilings, equipment cleaning, conducting electrical and plumbing repairs, exercise equipment maintenance, and pool and HVAC maintenance.
  • Maintain Preventative Maintenance records, pool checks, and boiler checks.
  • Respond to daily maintenance needs of other departments as necessary.
  • Interact with members, staff, and contractors to build and maintain a positive environment.
  • Carry a cell to respond to emergency situations.
  • Enforce and maintain building security during shift.
  • Attend all necessary training opportunities

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current Special Engineer’s License or the ability to obtain special license within 9 months of full time employment
  • If applicable, current license(s) required for primary facility where the incumbent works or the ability to obtain license within 6 months of full time employment
  • Current Certified Pool Operator’s License (or equivalent) from the National Swimming Pool Foundation or ability to obtain one within 9 months of full time employment
  • Experience with preventive maintenance development and implementation practices
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills

Preferred:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in facility operations and maintenance or related field
  • Working knowledge and skills in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry cleaning methods, cleaning equipment, and pool operations

  Work Conditions:

  • Frequently moves materials and/or tools weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Occasionally erects and stands on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms.
  • Occasionally works at various heights for extended periods of time.
  • Occasionally works with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder spray and aerosol forms.
  • Frequently works in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
  • Constantly performs essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may include, but are not limited to the following activities: partial–reach to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and/or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and/or back.
  • Frequently operates cleaning equipment: auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, sweeper, trash compactor, lift, pressure washer, box compactor, hand, and power tools.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency/on-call situations.
  • Ability to regularly and frequently drive to branches and retail locations with little or no notice.
  • Frequently performs tasks in outdoor weather conditions.

YMCA

Contact: Jonathan Thomas
Phone 612-302-7266
1761 University Avenue
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota 55104
US
Transit: On bus line, On the Green Line