Assistant Facility Engineer

YMCA of the USA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking an Assistant Facility Engineer to support day-to-day facility operations, preventive maintenance, and housekeeping at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase. You will work with branch leadership and the Facility Engineer to keep our facilities clean, safe, and member-ready.

You will participate in inspections, assist with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other systems, coordinate vendors, help with events, and train maintenance staff to ensure reliable,

Responsibilities

• Support housekeeping and maintenance teams in maintaining exceptional facility standards
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment and facility life
• Respond to maintenance requests, work orders, repairs, and facility needs in a timely manner
• Assist with inspections and help ensure compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of facility systems and equipment
• Support the monitoring of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other building systems
• Assist with inventory, supplies, equipment, and maintaining organized maintenance areas
• Help coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed
• Support branch leadership with special events, programs, facility needs, and upgrades
• Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for members, staff, and program participants
• Assist with training and supporting maintenance and housekeeping staff as needed
• Respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance needs as required

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

About The Role

As the Assistant Facility Engineer, you’ll support day-to-day facility operations, preventive maintenance programs, and housekeeping services at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase. You’ll work closely with branch leadership and the Facility Engineer to help ensure our YMCA facilities remain clean, safe, efficient, and member-ready at all times.

What You’ll Do: In this role, you will:

• Support housekeeping and maintenance teams in maintaining exceptional facility standards
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment and facility life
• Respond to maintenance requests, work orders, repairs, and facility needs in a timely manner
• Assist with inspections and help ensure compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of facility systems and equipment
• Support the monitoring of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other building systems
• Assist with inventory, supplies, equipment, and maintaining organized maintenance areas
• Help coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed
• Support branch leadership with special events, programs, facility needs, and upgrades
• Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for members, staff, and program participants
• Assist with training and supporting maintenance and housekeeping staff as needed
• Respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance needs as required