Maintenance Supervisor

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations across multiple locations, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for members and staff.

The role emphasizes supervising maintenance technicians, coordinating work orders, and ensuring preventive maintenance programs are followed to protect YMCA assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of facility maintenance, building operations, or related experience.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations and provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians across locations.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely completion of work.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate facility conditions and identify maintenance needs.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for facilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Monitor work order systems to ensure timely completion and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Scheduling

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in facility maintenance

Tools

CPO certification

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring YMCA facilities remain safe, functional, and ready to serve members, staff, and guests. By overseeing maintenance operations across multiple locations, this role helps maintain consistent facility standards, ensures work orders and preventative maintenance activities are completed on time, and supports the efficient operation of YMCA facilities. Through leadership, planning, and proactive problem‑solving, the Maintenance Supervisor helps protect YMCA assets and create high-quality environments that support the YMCA's mission and member experience.

Why Your Role Matters

The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring YMCA facilities remain safe, functional, and ready to serve members, staff, and guests. By overseeing maintenance operations across multiple locations, this role helps maintain consistent facility standards, ensures work orders and preventative maintenance activities are completed on time, and supports the efficient operation of YMCA facilities. Through leadership, planning, and proactive problem‑solving, the Maintenance Supervisor helps protect YMCA assets and create high-quality environments that support the YMCA's mission and member experience.

How You Will Make An Impact

Lead Maintenance Operations

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Maintenance Technicians across assigned locations.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely completion of work.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate facility conditions and identify maintenance needs.
• Support branch leadership in addressing facility concerns and operational priorities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.

Work Orders and Preventative Maintenance

• Monitor maintenance requests and work order systems to ensure timely and effective completion.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for facilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving complex facility issues.
• Ensure maintenance records, inspections, and documentation are accurately maintained.
• Support emergency response efforts and facility-related incidents as needed.

Support Facility Operations and Asset Management

• Monitor facility conditions and recommend repairs, replacements, and improvements.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor services as needed.
• Assist with facility improvement projects and operational initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance equipment, tools, and resources are properly maintained and utilized.
• Help protect YMCA assets through proactive maintenance planning and execution.

Manage Supplies and Resources

• Monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinate purchasing and distribution of supplies across assigned locations.
• Ensure locations have the resources needed to support safe and efficient operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectively utilize department resources.

Leadership and Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop Maintenance Technicians to strengthen performance and technical skills.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across facilities and departments.
• Provide ongoing feedback, training, and support to promote employee growth and success.
• Assist with onboarding, scheduling, and staff development activities
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Y

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of facility maintenance, building operations, or related experience required.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team coordination experience preferred.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance policies, procedures, practices, and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance systems.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs and work order systems.
• Ability to develop and mentor others while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple locations simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly between assigned YMCA locations.
• Ability to respond to after-hours facility emergencies as needed.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency service schedules as needed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent travel between YMCA locations and the ability to walk facilities, inspect building systems, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally perform hands-on maintenance activities. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, operate maintenance tools and equipment, and work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.