Building Maintenance Technician - SMR

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES•Granby, CO

4d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician supports the YMCA of the Rockies at Snow Mountain Ranch, a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center serving more than 100,000 guests annually. The position maintains and repairs the ranch’s facilities, with most work involving repairs or maintenance requested by guests and staff. The technician works across indoor and outdoor areas and provides courteous, responsive service while helping the Buildings & Grounds Department maintain high-quality facilities. The role involves a broad range of building maintenance work, including carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, residential-type HVAC, painting, drywall, appliances, and general construction. The technician records and tracks work orders, organizes projects and supplies, and communicates with the Buildings Foreman. The role may also involve training or directing seasonal or volunteer maintenance staff. Employees are expected to follow safety policies, support the YMCA’s mission and values, contribute to a cooperative and inclusive workplace, and support organizational environmental sustainability goals. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor settings across the property, including varied weather and potentially confined or elevated areas. Employees must be able to meet the described physical demands, including moving around the property, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be needed; employees living on-site must serve on call at least one night per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven facility maintenance experience in commercial and residential environments.
Demonstrated experience with drywall installation and repair.
Demonstrated experience with interior and exterior painting.
Demonstrated general carpentry experience.
Demonstrated basic plumbing, heating, and electrical systems experience.
Demonstrated experience with residential-type HVAC systems, including forced air and boilers.
Valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
Strong problem-solving skills and initiative to seek help when needed.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Outlook, and digital work order systems.
Ability to train and direct seasonal or volunteer maintenance staff.
Customer-service orientation and a positive, helpful, professional demeanor.
Ability to safely use hand and power tools and work in varied or elevated areas.
Ability to move around the property; stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods; and lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions, including snow, rain, heat, and cold, and maintain visual and auditory awareness for safety.
Commitment to YMCA values and mission, safety practices, a cooperative workplace, diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs, installations, and upkeep across facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, and general construction tasks.
Safely operate hand and power tools used in construction and maintenance.
Complete assigned work efficiently, safely, and professionally, ensuring facilities or accommodations are operational upon completion.
Enter and track work orders in the computerized maintenance system.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing, heating, electrical equipment, and residential-type HVAC systems.
Repair and maintain locks, windows, furniture, fixtures, and appliances.
Perform minor construction, drywall installation and repair, interior and exterior painting, and general carpentry.
Respond promptly and courteously to maintenance requests from staff and guests.
Plan, organize, and prioritize projects to use time and resources efficiently.
Communicate with the Buildings Foreman about assignments, challenges, and project progress.
Assist with scheduling and overseeing seasonal or volunteer maintenance staff.
Monitor inventory, requisition materials, and ensure proper use of tools and supplies.
Follow YMCA safety policies and procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with applicable occupational health and safety regulations and internal standards.
Work safely on ladders, scaffolding, roofs, in crawl spaces and attics, and in other varied environments; keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Evaluate risks and request assistance or escalation when necessary.
Provide friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to guests and staff.
Communicate verbally and in writing about maintenance requests and progress.
Support the Buildings & Grounds Department in maintaining high-quality services and facilities.
Collaborate patiently and professionally with staff across departments.
Work indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; if living on-site, serve on call at least one night per week.
Uphold YMCA core values, mission, policies, and programs; support safety, a cooperative and flexible atmosphere, and the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
Attend required abuse and risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Support organizational environmental sustainability goals through collaboration and communication with sustainability leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.