Maintenance Technician

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Cartersville, GA

About The Position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Maintenance Technician will report to the Facility Manager and is responsible for day-to-day facilities and grounds repairs as well as emergency and preventive maintenance.

Requirements

1+ years of experience with property maintenance
Knowledge in building maintenance and grounds keeping
Proven skills in detail reporting, written & verbal communications, and multitasking
Ability to work independently
Ability to physically tour buildings and outdoor sites unaccompanied
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a Department of Motor Vehicle Check.
Employment Requirement: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems.
Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
Maintains lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance.
Troubleshoots equipment issue.
Perform preventive maintenance activities and documents per required systems.
Promotes and ensures facility safety and security.
Complete daily work orders as assigned.
Work Orders will include repair and maintenance assignments as listed above.
Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are recorded, organized, and complete.
Assist with preventative maintenance program, which includes PM on facility equipment.
May occasionally be required to use company vehicle to pick up supplies or make deliveries.
Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures.
Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs.
Maintaining the building Heating equipment to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly.
Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems.
Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped.