Facilities Laborer

YMCA of Greater Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Facilities Laborer, where you'll maintain and repair facilities while delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. You'll engage in various maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and compliance while supporting events and emergency needs. Ideal for those with a background in facilities maintenance, this position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to use tools and perform basic repairs.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of general maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility maintenance tasks including repairs of doors, hardware, and plumbing.
• Respond to work tickets in a timely manner.
• Provide maintenance support for events and emergency maintenance requests.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Brief Description

Position Summary:

The position works collaboratively with Facilities colleagues and the Facilities Director to diagnose, service, repair, and maintain equipment and facilities while delivering exceptional customer service to staff and members. This position frequently interacts with members, staff, and contractors; therefore, a positive and personable attitude is a top priority. Depending on the nature of a specific project or emergency, occasional nights and weekends may be required. All night and weekend shifts will be scheduled in advance, and the work week will be adjusted to ensure the total hours do not exceed 40. The schedule for this position is provided in advance but days of the week and hours may fluctuate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned.

General Maintenance And Repairs

• Perform facility maintenance tasks including repairs of doors, hardware, furniture, carpentry, painting, and other related equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs for assigned locations (examples: drywall, painting, carpentry, doors, locks, building fixtures, plumbing – fixture replacement and clog removal)
• Responds to work tickets in a timely manner, prioritizing the most important/timely issues.
• Sand, repair and paint interior and exterior areas as assigned.
• Sets up rooms and facilities for functions on and off-site.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Perform basic carpentry and drywall repairs. And floor and ceiling repairs.
• Repair or replace fixtures such as doors, windows, and locks.
• Conduct inspections to ensure the safety and proper operation of equipment.
• Respond to work tickets in a timely manner.
• Completes tasks independently and in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Support seasonal camp preparations and winterizing needs.
• Read & interpret blueprint, specifications, show drawings, schematic manufacturer’s specification and other references materials to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures.
  
  

Preventative And Corrective Maintenance

• Perform a variety of corrective and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Execute general repairs and adjustments to equipment, including emergency repairs as needed.
• Use and maintain power and hand tools, including drills, saws, meters, wet vacs and test instruments.
  
  

Safety And Compliance

• Follow safety protocols, maintain compliance with building and safety regulations, and report issues to the Facilities Director.
• Maintain accurate logs for maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Check electrical breakers to ensure proper labeling.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks as necessary to keep a safe and clean environment.
  
  

Outdoor And Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain exterior areas such as parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, and remove snow/ice from walkways and YMCA fleet vehicles.
• Inspect and repair outdoor structures like picnic tables, benches, and other amenities.
• Ensure the safety and accessibility of trails and outdoor program areas.
• Empty outdoor trash cans and replace liners as needed.
  
  

Event Support And Emergency Response

• Provide maintenance support for events, including repairs, unlocking doors, and responding to radio calls.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays during events or rental needs.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, ensuring swift resolution.
  
  

Vehicle Fleet Maintenance

• Making appointments and taking vehicles for scheduled maintenance
• Conduct routine inspections and perform preventative maintenance.
  
  

Collaboration And Communication

• Work closely with the Facilities Director to ensure the prompt completion of projects on time.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members to address concerns or coordinate tasks.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Facilities Director or management team.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements:

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance, including knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Prior experience with indoor and outdoor commercial pools is preferred.
• Personable, professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to use tools and perform basic repairs.
• Familiarity with logic controllers and troubleshooting related issues.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of general maintenance experience.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Valid driver’s license for regular travel between GPYMCA locations.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions during all seasons.
• Basic technology skills and/or a willingness to learn user-friendly applications like Outlook email, calendar, and lists.
  
  

Certifications/Training

• Child Abuse Prevention Training
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Lockout/Tagout Training
• Confined Spaces Training
• Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention Training
• CPR Training
• Listen to First YMCA Training
• Certified Pool Operator
  
  

Note: It is the employee’s responsibility to keep certifications and renew them following the certifying organization.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands to manage, feel, or manipulate objects, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities needed include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Work Environment

• The position may expose the employee to moving mechanical parts, wet conditions, fumes, toxic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. Noise levels are typically moderate, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
• The work environment may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, with appropriate training provided.
  
  

Summary

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
• A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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