Facilities Engineer Assistant - Keep Spaces Safe & Ready

YMCA; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking an Assistant Facility Engineer to support daily facility operations at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase branch, working closely with the Facility Engineer to keep spaces clean, safe, and member-ready.

Responsibilities include housekeeping coordination, preventive maintenance, inspections, vendor management, and emergency response to maintain reliable building systems and a welcoming environment for members and staff.

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 seeking an Assistant Facility Engineer to support daily facility operations at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase branch, working closely with the Facility Engineer to keep spaces clean, safe, and member-ready.

Responsibilities include housekeeping coordination, preventive maintenance, inspections, vendor management, and emergency response to maintain reliable building systems and a welcoming environment for members and staff.