Lead (Engineer) Maintenance Staff - starting at $30.00

Ymcatc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Oakland seeks a Lead (Engineer) Maintenance Staff to identify, troubleshoot and repair building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pools, and life-safety components. The role emphasizes hands-on repairs, preventative maintenance, and safety compliance to minimize program interruptions.

You will train and supervise maintenance staff, read drawings, use CMMS software, perform inspections, and respond to emergencies on site in Oakland, CA, starting at $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience.
• Journeyman certification preferred.
• CFC Universal Certification and NFPA Certification are desirable.
• L License and High Rise Fire Life Safety Certification beneficial.
• Pool Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, and implement repairs and improvements on equipment and facility.
• May assist in training and supervision of maintenance staff.
• Provide routine electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry repairs.
• Provide routine service and repairs for HVAC systems, pumps, fans, and filters.
• Knowledge and experience with EMS systems.
• Knowledge and experience with CMMS systems.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety drawings.
• Perform locksmithing and keying for the facility.
• Provide maintenance and service of pool equipment, steam room, sauna room and hot tubs
• Perform and document routine inspections for safety.
• Provide assistance to the Facility Director to set priorities and solve identified problems.
• Notify Facilities and Executive Director of any maintenance in the facility that requires major repair.
• Respond to emergencies as required to minimize any interruptions of YMCA programs and services.
• Provide material purchasing, sorting, organizing, and salvaging.
• Track and maintain the operating expenses for facility.
• Maintain overall interior/exterior appearance of facility.
• Complete repair requests in a timely manner.
• Perform upkeep of grounds and buildings to include lawn mowing, shoveling, raking, painting and other maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Pool maintenance

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

EMS systems

CMMS systems

Emergency response

Education

Journeyman certification

Engineering classes

CFC Universal Certification

NFPA Certification

L License

High Rise Fire Life Safety Certification

Pool Certification (within 60 days)

CPR/First Aid/AED training within 30 days

Tools

CMMS

Google Docs

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead (Engineer) Maintenance Staff - starting at $30.00

Job Category: Health & Fitness Branches

Requisition Number: LEADE002657

• Posted: July 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $30 per hour

Locations

Address: Oakland Y
Oakland Y
2350 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612, USA

• Identify, troubleshoot, and implement repairs and improvements on equipment and facility.
• May assist in training and supervision of maintenance staff.
• Provide routine electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry repairs.
• Provide routine service and repairs for HVAC systems, pumps, fans, and filters.
• Knowledge and experience with EMS systems.
• Knowledge and experience with CMMS systems.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety drawings.
• Perform locksmithing and keying for the facility.
• Provide maintenance and service of pool equipment, steam room, sauna room and hot tubs
• Perform and document routine inspections for safety.
• Provide assistance to the Facility Director to set priorities and solve identified problems.
• Notify Facilities and Executive Director of any maintenance in the facility that requires major repair.
• Respond to emergencies as required to minimize any interruptions of YMCA programs and services.
• Provide material purchasing, sorting, organizing, and salvaging.
• Track and maintain the operating expenses for facility.
• Maintain overall interior/exterior appearance of facility.
• Complete repair requests in a timely manner.
• Perform upkeep of grounds and buildings to include lawn mowing, shoveling, raking, painting and other maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.

The work is performed both indoors and outside.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years of related experience
• Certification(s) not required but preferred
• Journeyman certification or engineering classes
• CFC Universal Certification
• NFPA Certification
• L License
• High Rise Fire Life Safety Certification
• Pool Certification required (Licensed must be obtained within 60 days of hire date, if applicant does not have the license currently)
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pool maintenance
• At least 18 years of age
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred
• Computer skills and experience with Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft

Salary starting at $30.00 per hour

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