Maintenance Assistant III

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant III works across multiple YWCA Greater Pittsburgh sites and reports to the Director of Building Operations. The role maintains HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, performs general repairs and maintenance, carpentry, minor renovations, and preventive maintenance for YW Homes and other YWCA facilities. It also helps ensure that facility features support a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors. The position includes groundskeeping, seasonal landscaping and snow removal, event IT setup, furniture handling, work-order and service-log maintenance, and occasional deliveries and pickups using a company vehicle. The role requires confidentiality, professionalism, courtesy, and support for YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of relevant experience.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Required Act 33/34 clearances, fingerprinting, and criminal background checks.
Advanced knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, HVAC, plumbing repairs, painting, small carpentry projects, and electrical repairs.
Maintenance knowledge and repair skills for residential and major facility equipment.
Ability to replace locks and alarms, move furniture, and perform snow removal as required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of Building Operations to ensure upkeep of all site locations.
Maintain and repair HVAC systems.
Repair plumbing fixtures, including faucets, hand valves, braids, and cartridges.
Complete small carpentry projects, painting, and wall repairs.
Replace light bulbs and perform small electrical repairs.
Replace locks and reset alarms.
Assemble, move, and store furniture and furnishings.
Set up IT for internal and external events.
Maintain building service logs and work orders accurately.
Operate a company vehicle for occasional deliveries and pickups.
Maintain interior and exterior grounds, including seasonal landscaping and snow removal.
Work safely, recognize unsafe situations, and take appropriate action to protect oneself and others.
Serve on the YWCA GP Safety Committee.
Maintain high levels of consumer satisfaction and handle sensitive information and occurrences appropriately and confidentially.
Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
Promote and support the mission, imperative, values, and goals of YWCA GP, while maintaining high performance standards.
Participate in professional development and implement new skills, knowledge, and procedures.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Director within the scope of Building Operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits options
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
27 days of paid time off (PTO)
Employee assistance program
403B
Child care discount at Homewood Education Center
Professional development opportunities
Ability to participate in the PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program if eligible