Assistant Maintenance Director
About The Position
The Assistant Maintenance Director is responsible for day-to-day maintenance operations and work-order management for YMCA of the Jersey Shore branch facilities. Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Properties, the role provides direct leadership and supervision to two full-time maintenance staff and coordinates routine facility maintenance needs. The Assistant Maintenance Director reviews, prioritizes, assigns, and monitors work orders, performs repairs requiring advanced technical skill, and coordinates with outside vendors or contractors when work exceeds the maintenance team’s capabilities or scope. The position implements preventive maintenance schedules, conducts facility inspections, monitors building systems and other facility components, maintains records of inspections and maintenance work, and assists with long-term facility maintenance plans. It also performs skilled maintenance and repair work across building systems and facility components within the employee’s qualifications and authorization, and promptly addresses or escalates safety and operational risks. The role requires a flexible work schedule and work both indoors and outdoors, with possible travel to various locations. The employee may be exposed to prevailing weather conditions and must be able to meet the listed physical demands, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible facility management experience.
- Technical knowledge in preventive maintenance, painting, construction, machinery operation, and maintenance procedures.
- CPO (Certified Pool Operators) certification and Black Seal boiler license, or willingness to obtain them within 180 days of employment.
- Solid understanding of New Jersey Department of Health standards.
- Demonstrated experience performing skilled maintenance and repairs.
- Experience supervising, leading, or directing maintenance personnel.
- Ability to troubleshoot building systems and determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and respond appropriately to urgent facility needs.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation as required for the position.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with branch and association leadership.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have a flexible work schedule.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, shovel and plow snow; sit and stand for extended periods; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and perform tasks requiring finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
Responsibilities
- Review, prioritize, assign, and monitor maintenance work orders based on urgency, operational impact, staff availability, and required skill level.
- Provide direct leadership and supervision to two full-time maintenance staff.
- Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks requiring advanced technical skills or experience.
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, materials used, and outstanding maintenance needs.
- Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
- Conduct regular facility inspections and identify maintenance, safety, and operational concerns.
- Ensure identified deficiencies are addressed or appropriately escalated.
- Monitor building systems, equipment, grounds, parking areas, and other facility components.
- Maintain records of inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment conditions.
- Assist in developing and maintaining long-term facility maintenance plans.
- Perform skilled maintenance and repair work involving building systems, equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors and hardware, painting, fixtures, and other facility components within the employee’s qualifications and authorization.
- Coordinate routine vendor and contractor visits for assigned facilities as directed by the Director of Facilities & Properties.
- Immediately address or escalate conditions that may present a safety or operational risk.
- Maintain safe work practices and ensure maintenance staff follow appropriate safety procedures.
- Complete required trainings, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips, Trips & Falls, Safe Lifting, New Team Member Orientation, CPO, CPR, and First Aid.
- Attend staff meetings within the specified timeframes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
