Maintenance Assistant

Greater Peoria Family YMCA•Peoria, IL

12d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Director of Property and Grounds and in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, the Maintenance Assistant handles groundskeeping, general housekeeping, and repairs at the Peoria YMCA. In the Director’s absence, the assistant responds to facility incidents requiring immediate resolution. The role also requires a personal commitment to the YMCA’s character-development mission in all YMCA operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Related experience with landscaping and facility mechanical systems.
General knowledge of power equipment, hand and power tools, electrical and plumbing work, flooring and tile, cardio and exercise equipment repair, and mechanical systems.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills, including applying percentages, fractions, and ratios to facility maintenance.
Ability to define and solve problems, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to develop an understanding of the YMCA, its organization, and its relationship to and service of the community.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of responsibility and make judgment decisions readily.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk and hear; may need to climb or balance.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close and distance vision.
May be exposed to wet or humid conditions, heat or cold, dirt, dust, vapors, and maintenance chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Electrical and carpentry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing an overall facility maintenance plan, including routine and preventive maintenance of facility mechanical functions.
Maintain landscaping and HVAC systems, and perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.
Assist with repairs, construction projects, and upkeep of buildings and facilities, including painting, roofing, fire safety, tile repair, minor electrical work, HVAC preventive maintenance, outdoor pool maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry.
Ensure guest safety when operating power equipment and landscaping machinery.
Maintain outdoor pool chemical balance and safe operations during summer months.
Assist with housekeeping.
Keep the Director of Property and Grounds informed about maintenance and facility issues that could affect YMCA operations.
Maintain a safe environment for YMCA patrons and staff.
Represent the YMCA with key community organizations and at events as required.
Attain Certified Pool Operator and OSHA certifications within the first 90 days.
Perform other duties as assigned.