Facilities Specialist: Safe, Welcoming Spaces + Family Membership

West Suburban YMCA; Newton Corner (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental & life insurance

YMCA membership

Child care services

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking a Full-Time Facilities Professional to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across YMCA facilities. This role performs custodial and light maintenance tasks, supports event setups, and helps ensure equipment and spaces meet safety and quality standards for members and staff.

Under supervision of the Maintenance Director, the ideal candidate will show initiative, attention to detail, and flexibility to cover varied schedules across locations, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related facilities and maintenance with demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities with increasing independence.
• Certifications or trade experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, pool operations, or general building maintenance are highly desirable.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, manuals, and guidelines.
• Ability to document, track, and communicate maintenance requests and facility conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming facility environment with custodial and light maintenance duties.
• Monitors facility conditions and proactively identifies maintenance and safety needs.
• Assists with facility setup, minor repairs, and seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely to support operations.
• Supports event readiness and space transitions.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures availability.
• Travel between sites as needed and respond to emergencies or incidents.

Skills

Custodial experience

Maintenance & facility operations

Safety & compliance

Education

High School diploma preferred

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Pool operations

Job description

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking a Full-Time Facilities Professional to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across YMCA facilities. This role performs custodial and light maintenance tasks, supports event setups, and helps ensure equipment and spaces meet safety and quality standards for members and staff.

Under supervision of the Maintenance Director, the ideal candidate will show initiative, attention to detail, and flexibility to cover varied schedules across locations, with