Maintenance Technician

Ann Arbor YMCA • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains YMCA facilities, equipment, and property in a safe and clean condition, ensuring equipment is in proper working order to support member retention and YMCA programs and services. The position works under the supervision of the Facilities Director and performs routine maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, vehicles, pool equipment, exercise equipment, and other property. The role also supports custodial work, room setups, deliveries, landscaping, snow removal, inspections, inventory reporting, and coordination with outside contractors and vendors.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week; some nights and weekends may be required. The technician is expected to support the Ann Arbor YMCA’s mission, values, inclusion efforts, staff meetings, required training, and special projects, and to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Work takes place both indoors and outdoors and involves substantial physical activity, including climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and grasping. The position may involve heavy work, operation or maintenance of mechanical equipment, and exposure to moving machinery and vehicles, electrical current, heights, heat, fumes, odors, dust, chemicals, or poor ventilation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in a facility, maintenance, or property-related field.
• Current driver’s license.
• Demonstrated intelligence and ability to learn.
• Competency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use YMCA-specific software within 30 days of hire.
• Significant self-control and strong social skills.
• Ability to respond to the needs and wants of participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Ability to service, repair, adjust, and test mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to meet the described physical and sensory demands, including heavy work and visual acuity for mechanical or skilled-trade tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Chauffeur’s license or CDL.
• Experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain YMCA facilities, equipment, and property in a safe, clean condition and keep equipment in proper working order.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, doors, windows, pool equipment, furniture, exercise equipment, and other property.
• Change light bulbs and ballasts and perform carpentry, painting, and custodial tasks.
• Set up and take down rooms for programs and store deliveries in designated areas.
• Perform landscaping and snow removal.
• Assist with pool operations and maintenance, including cleaning, chemicals, and equipment.
• Assist with maintenance, repair, and cleaning of exercise equipment.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance based on weekly inspections, review driver logs, and maintain vehicle records.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment for cleanliness, condition, and safety; identify safety violations.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems, and advise the Facilities Director of conditions affecting facility, equipment, or grounds safety, condition, or attractiveness.
• Attend required trainings and scheduled staff meetings, and read YMCA communications.
• Provide weekly inventory reports to ensure adequate custodial, pool chemical, and other supply levels.
• Assist the Facilities Director with outside contractors and vendors working in the building or on the grounds.
• Support staff with miscellaneous tasks and annual special-event setup, and contribute to membership retention initiatives.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and the YMCA’s mission, vision, goals, and values.
• Complete special projects and other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Seven holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• YMCA retirement plan when eligibility requirements are met.
• Family membership.
• Fee reductions on childcare, camp, and classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED