Buliding Maintenance Technician | Association Wide

YMCA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to enhance member experience through facility upkeep and responsive work orders across branches in Des Moines. The role involves basic systems maintenance, safety checks, and collaboration with staff to maintain clean, safe spaces for programs and aquatics.

Typical hours are the standard work week with potential evenings or weekends for emergencies or events. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience and training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree highly desirable.
• Perform basic computer skills such as using maintenance software and time clock.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between branches.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups in the community.
• Background check clearance required.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training before hire and maintained.
• Additional training within first 30 days

Responsibilities

• Complete general work orders for branch facilities, including pools, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and equipment repair.
• Assist in facility and grounds maintenance and presentation, sidewalks and custodial tasks.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and propose solutions meeting needs.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs and report issues to supervisors.
• Communicate with staff using electronic formats to keep teams informed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe, orderly condition.
• Support branch staff to foster cooperation and positive public relations.
• Participate in department and association meetings and training.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree desirable

Job description

• Location 501 Grand Ave,Des Moines, IA, 50309,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Hourly

JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y - JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician enhances YMCA member experience by completing general work orders and assisting in association branch facilities upkeep, and presentation.

JOB LOCATION:

Wellmark YMCA, and Des Moines Metro

HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE:

Standard work week, but may work evening or weekend hours to accommodate emergencies and/or events.

PAY RATE:

$21.00 - $24.00+ / hour - based on experience, skills, and education / training

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

November 19, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete general work orders in branch facilities; to include basic maintenance of pools, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and repair of facility equipment.
• Assist in facility and grounds presentation and maintenance. Including sidewalks and custodial work.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and develop solutions across the association that will meet the association's requirements and needs.
• Perform facility walk-throughs and safety checks, and inform the supervisor or branch leadership of maintenance and/or safety issues.
• Communicate using various formats, including electronic, to keep the supervisor and staff across the association informed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a safe, functional and orderly manner.
• Assists branch staff as needed to maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Relates to the public in a positive manner.
• Actively participates in department and association staff meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree highly desirable.
• Perform basic computer skills such as using the maintenance work order software, computerized time clock, and online training requirements.
• Work experience and/or education / training in closely related fields.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between branches on a daily basis.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Successful clearance of background check.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to hire and maintained afterwards.
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, walk, stand for an extended period of time, climb stairs and ladders, and use hand and power tools
• Talk, hear, communicate, reach with hands, have finger dexterity, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Frequent exposure to dust or fumes is possible and use of cleaning equipment and chemicals is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position is a non-office position, but may need to perform work in various indoor and outdoor environments, such as an office, fitness center, and aquatics spaces. This position works a standard work week, but may be required to work evenings, weekends, along with additional hours to accommodate emergencies and / or events.

Summary

Helppositively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy arejust some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.