Maintenance Mechanic - York YMCA

YMCA of the Roses; York (York County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of York and York County is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot repairs, and help ensure a safe, welcoming facility for members and staff.

Responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry, following OSHA rules, keeping areas clean, on-call for emergencies, and maintaining equipment and vehicles. Drive to sites as needed; background checks and CPR/AED training may be required.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, and compliance documents to perform required maintenance and service YMCA community development properties.
• Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must hold a current valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• 5-10 years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Will obtain a Pennsylvania State Police background check.
• Must have or obtain CPR and AED training within the designated time period.
• Must have or obtain training for proper lifting within the designated time period.
• Must have or obtain training for ladder safety within the designated time period.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and electrical tools safely.
• Adhere to OSHA and YMCA of York County rules and policies, including wearing proper protective attire.
• Keep work areas neat and clean.
• Have a working knowledge of building water shutoffs, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
• Check A/C and heating units, inspect and replace filters as needed per routine maintenance schedule.
• Check and replace light bulbs in common areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain all common spaces of the property.
• Ensure the exterior of properties remains trash‑free.
• Maintain power equipment and company vehicles, ensuring safety and that inspections and licenses are current.
• Keep plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and all building systems in good repair.
• Follow the preventive maintenance program, correcting or reporting problems, unsafe conditions, and breakdowns promptly to a supervisor.
• Keep the supervisor informed of equipment outages, repair delays, and departmental needs.
• Prepare for, conduct, and respond to inspections by HUD, Section 8, York City Codes, and PHFA.
• Manage volunteer crews as needed.
• Support YMCA procedures and policies.
• Be on call as scheduled for emergency issues and respond on‑site when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Driver's license

Reads/interprets manuals

CPR/AED training

Ladder safety

Minimal supervision

Education

High-school diploma

Technical/trade school preferred

Job description

Keep our YMCA facilities safe, welcoming, and running smoothly! We are looking for a skilled Part‑time Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot repairs, and help ensure an excellent experience for our members and staff. Weekday schedule, approximately 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform general maintenance duties and work to keep the YMCA Community Development properties adequately maintained and clean. All employees must reflect the YMCA of York and York County core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility when carrying out their job function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate hand and electrical tools safely.
• Adhere to OSHA and YMCA of York County rules and policies, including wearing proper protective attire.
• Keep work areas neat and clean.
• Have a working knowledge of building water shutoffs, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
• Check A/C and heating units, inspect and replace filters as needed per routine maintenance schedule.
• Check and replace light bulbs in common areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain all common spaces of the property.
• Ensure the exterior of properties remains trash‑free.
• Maintain power equipment and company vehicles, ensuring safety and that inspections and licenses are current.
• Keep plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and all building systems in good repair.
• Follow the preventive maintenance program, correcting or reporting problems, unsafe conditions, and breakdowns promptly to a supervisor.
• Keep the supervisor informed of equipment outages, repair delays, and departmental needs.
• Prepare for, conduct, and respond to inspections by HUD, Section 8, York City Codes, and PHFA.
• Manage volunteer crews as needed.
• Support YMCA procedures and policies.
• Be on call as scheduled for emergency issues and respond on‑site when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Engaging Community
• Collaboration
• Inclusion
• Fiscal Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• High‑school diploma or general education certificate.
• Technical/trade school preferred.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, and compliance documents to perform required maintenance and service YMCA community development properties.
• Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must hold a current valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• 5-10 years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Will obtain a Pennsylvania State Police background check.
• Must have or obtain CPR and AED training within the designated time period.
• Must have or obtain training for proper lifting within the designated time period.
• Must have or obtain training for ladder safety within the designated time period.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Require sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, 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.
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi‑reaching to full‑reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.