Buliding Maintenance Technician | Association Wide

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

Job summary

Wellmark YMCA in Des Moines, IA seeks a Maintenance Technician to complete work orders and help keep facilities, pools, HVAC, and grounds in top condition.

The role involves troubleshooting issues, safety checks, and coordinating with branch leadership to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for members and staff. Strong basic maintenance skills and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between branches.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups within the community.
• Work experience and/or education in related facilities maintenance fields.
• Successful background check clearance required.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Complete general work orders in branch facilities; maintain pools, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and equipment.
• Assist in facility and grounds maintenance and presentation including sidewalks and custodial tasks.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and develop solutions meeting the association's requirements.
• Perform facility safety checks and inform leadership of issues.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, functional condition.

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associate's 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

Contact information

Description

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 per hour - based on experience, skills, and/or education / training

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

October 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• 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.