Facilities Mechanic: HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,148,000 - 69,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York invites applications for Mechanic I at the Coney Island YMCA in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time role maintains HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry systems and related facilities, both on-site and off-sites, ensuring safety and cleanliness across spaces.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of maintenance/building experience, strong knowledge of cleaning methods, and the ability to work flexible hours, including overnights and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two to three years of maintenance and building construction work experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, along with a basic understanding of upkeep.
• Knowledge of the use of mechanical, test equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use (MSDS).
• Maintain FDNY, DOB, and DOH logbooks as required.
• Must be able to maintain the pool, including reading, repair, and maintenance.
• Must obtain Fire Safety Director Certification within one year.
• Must obtain Building Certification within three months.
• Must obtain S12, S13, and C42 Pool Certifications within one year.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including overnight; on-call 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and swimming pool equipment.
• Perform building construction work as directed by branch leadership.
• Clean all bathrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, offices, Gymnasium, and all other spaces within the branch.
• Store all deliveries, move furniture, set up and break down rooms, and remove snow.
• Strip and wax the floors and shampoos rugs as needed.
• Inform the Property Manager of all building issues.
• Responsible for painting when assigned.
• Follow the standards of the DOH, DOB, FDNY, HPD, and ECB Departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Building construction

Cleaning knowledge

Mechanical/testing tools

Chemical safety

Pool maintenance

Regulatory logs management

Overnight/on-call readiness

Education

Fire Safety Director Certification

Building Certification

S12/S13 and C42 Pool Certifications

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York invites applications for Mechanic I at the Coney Island YMCA in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time role maintains HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry systems and related facilities, both on-site and off-sites, ensuring safety and cleanliness across spaces.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of maintenance/building experience, strong knowledge of cleaning methods, and the ability to work flexible hours, including overnights and on-call shifts.