Assistant Maintenance Director

YMCA OF GREATE MONMOUTH COUNTY; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Jersey Shore in Freehold, NJ is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, supervise two full-time staff, and coordinate routine facility maintenance needs. Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Properties, you will lead efforts to keep facilities safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of progressive facility management experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible facility management.
• CPO certification and Black Seal boiler license or willingness to obtain within 180 days of employment.
• Solid understanding of NJ Department of Health Standards.
• Experience supervising, leading, or directing maintenance personnel.
• Ability to troubleshoot building systems and determine appropriate repair solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, assign, and monitor work orders based on urgency, operational impact, staff availability, and required skill level.
• Personally perform repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks requiring advanced technical skills or experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, materials used, and outstanding maintenance needs.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and identify maintenance, safety, and operational concerns.
• Ensure identified deficiencies are addressed or appropriately escalated.
• Monitor building systems, equipment, grounds, parking areas, and other facility components.
• Maintain appropriate records of inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment conditions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining long-term facility maintenance plans.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work involving building systems, equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors and hardware, painting, fixtures, and other facility components within the employee's qualifications and authorization.
• Coordinate routine vendor and contractor visits for assigned facilities as directed by the Director of Facilities & Properties.
• Immediately address or elevate conditions that may present a safety or operational risk.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure maintenance staff follow appropriate safety procedures.

Skills

Facility management

Preventive maintenance

Construction

Electrical systems

HVAC

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FREEHOLD, NJ 07728, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary, The Assistant Maintenance Director is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operations and work-order management for the YMCA of the Jersey Shore branch facilities. Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Properties, this position provides direct leadership and supervision to two full-time maintenance staff and serves as the primary point of coordination for routine facility maintenance needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, assign, and monitor work orders based on urgency, operational impact, staff availability, and required skill level.
• Personally perform repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks requiring advanced technical skills or experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, materials used, and outstanding maintenance needs.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and identify maintenance, safety, and operational concerns.
• Ensure identified deficiencies are addressed or appropriately escalated.
• Monitor building systems, equipment, grounds, parking areas, and other facility components.
• Maintain appropriate records of inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment conditions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining long-term facility maintenance plans.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work involving building systems, equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors and hardware, painting, fixtures, and other facility components within the employee's qualifications and authorization.
• Coordinate routine vendor and contractor visits for assigned facilities as directed by the Director of Facilities & Properties.
• Immediately address or elevate conditions that may present a safety or operational risk.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure maintenance staff follow appropriate safety procedures.
• Required trainings include but not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips, Trips & Falls, Safe Lifting, plus New Team Member Orientation, CPO, CPR and First Aid. Attend staff meetings within the specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible facility Management.
• Technical knowledge in areas of preventative maintenance, painting, construction, machinery operation, and maintenance procedures.
• CPO (Certified Pool Operators) certification and Black seal boiler license or wiliness to obtain within 180 days of employment.
• Solid understanding of NJ Department of Health Standards
• Demonstrated experience performing skilled maintenance and repairs.
• Experience supervising, leading, or directing maintenance personnel.
• Ability to troubleshoot building systems and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and respond appropriately to urgent facility needs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation as required for the position.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with branch and association leadership.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have flexible work schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.