Maintenance Assistant III

YWCA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays & PTO

403B plan

Child care discount

Professional development

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is seeking a Maintenance Assistant III in Building Operations. The role spans multiple sites and includes maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, and snow removal using the Work Order System.

Responsibilities include small repairs, carpentry, lighting, locks and alarms, IT setup for events, and maintaining logs while upholding safety and confidentiality for staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three years of relevant experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.
• Act 33/34 clearances, fingerprinting and criminal background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, painting and snow removal; use Work Order System.
• Repair doors, locks, alarms and lighting; replace light bulbs and perform small electrical repairs.
• Perform small carpentry, painting and wall repairs; carry out preventive maintenance for YWCA GP facilities.
• Operate company vehicle for deliveries and pickups; support IT setup for internal and external events.
• Maintain building service logs, ensure safety, and participate in Safety Committee; protect confidentiality.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing repairs

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION: Maintenance Assistant III

DEPARTMENT: Building Operations

PAY RATE: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, non-exempt, 40 hours per week

BENEFITS:

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits options
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• 27 days of paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• 403B
• Child care discount at Homewood Education Center
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to participate in PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program if eligible

Job Summary

The Maintenance Assistant III reports to the Director of Building Operations (Director). This position works across multiple sites. Maintains the HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, painting, snow removal through use of the Work Order System. Helps to maintain a safe and secure environment by ensuring doors, lighting, and other facility features support the security of staff and visitors of YWCA Greater Pittsburgh facilities. Performs routine work of varying difficulty such as general repairs and maintenance, carpentry, minor renovations, preventive maintenance for the YW Homes as well as other YWCA Greater Pittsburgh facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Works closely with Director to ensure upkeep of all site locations.
• Knowledge and repair of HVAC.
• Repair plumbing fixtures: faucets, hand valves, braids, and cartridges.
• Perform and complete small carpentry projects, painting, and wall repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and perform small electrical repairs.
• Replace locks and reset alarms.
• Assembles, moves and stores furniture and furnishings.
• Performs IT setup for internal and external events.
• Accurately maintains required building service logs and work orders.
• Operates company vehicle to include occasional deliveries and pick-ups.
• Maintains interior and exterior grounds to include all seasonal landscaping and snow removal.
• Works in a safe manner and recognizes unsafe situations and takes appropriate action to ensure safety of themselves and others inside of the building.
• Serves as a member of the YWCA GP Safety Committee.
• Maintains high levels of consumer satisfaction.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, vendor, employee and contract information.
• Must effectively deal with sensitive information and occurrences.
• Displays consistent professionalism and courtesy when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Promotes and supports the mission, imperative, values and goals of YWCA GP maintaining high performance standards.
• Participates in YWCA professional development opportunities successfully implementing new skills, knowledge and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director within the scope of Building Operations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three (s) years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.
• Act 33/34 clearances, fingerprinting and criminal background checks are also required.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Candidate must possess advanced knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, HVAC, plumbing repairs, painting, small carpentry projects, and electrical repairs.
• Maintenance knowledge and repair skills for residential and major facility equipment, the ability to replace locks and alarms, move furniture and snow removal as required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

About YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

Founded in 1867, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a member of a nationally recognized movement with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. A trusted partner for more nearly 160 years, YWCA GP is a social justice organization that creates pathways to opportunity, strengthens economic stability, and promotes equity throughout the Pittsburgh area. Our programs aim to address barriers to educational and economic advancement by providing high-quality education for children and youth, direct financial and housing assistance for individuals and families, and leadership in advancing systems change that fosters long-term well-being and economic security. We strive to become a model nonprofit workplace for a diverse workforce, ensuring that all staff members are paid a living wage and offered competitive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional development and career advancement.