Maintenance Technician

YMC; Wilbraham (MA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The YMCA is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Wilbraham, MA to help maintain facilities and ensure a safe, clean environment for members and staff. The role includes basic repairs, preventative maintenance, light housekeeping, and assisting with pool upkeep under supervision.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere and supporting program needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous general maintenance or handyman experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of pool maintenance, including water quality testing, filtration systems, and routine cleaning procedures, preferred
• Willingness to learn basic maintenance and repair techniques
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision

Responsabilités

• Assist with basic repairs to buildings and equipment, including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks such as lubricating equipment and inspecting safety devices
• Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment and spaces for programs and events
• Respond to and resolve basic maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain accurate records of work performed as directed
• Assist certified pool operators with routine pool maintenance tasks under direct supervision
• Monitor pool equipment for proper operation and report issues
• Adhere to YMCA safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions
• Use PPE as required and follow proper handling of cleaning supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Basic repairs

Preventive maintenance

Pool maintenance

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Formation

High School diploma

Outils

Basic plumbing tools

Electrical tools

HVAC basics

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the YMCA facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment for members, children, staff, and visitors. This role performs a variety of tasks, including basic repairs, preventative maintenance, light housekeeping duties, and assisting with pool maintenance. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a willingness to learn and contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere at the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with basic repairs to buildings and equipment, including but not limited to minor plumbing repairs (e.g., unclogging drains, fixing leaks), minor electrical repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, replacing outlets), basic heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance under appropriate supervision, and general carpentry (e.g., fixing door hinges, assembling furniture).


• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks as assigned, such as lubricating equipment, checking fluid levels, and inspecting safety devices.


• Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment and spaces for programs and events.


• Respond to and resolve basic maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.


• Maintain accurate records of work performed as directed.


• When needed reform light housekeeping duties in assigned areas, including but not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms.


• Assist certified pool operators with routine pool maintenance tasks under direct supervision. This may include testing and adjusting pool chemical levels (after proper training and certification, if required by local regulations). Assist with cleaning the pool deck, skimmers, and filters.


• Monitor pool equipment for proper operation and report any issues to applicable Leadership Staff.


• Adhere to all YMCA safety guidelines and procedures.


• Report any unsafe conditions or potential hazards immediately to supervisor.


• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for specific tasks.


• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of cleaning and maintenance supplies.


• Other Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred


• Previous general maintenance or handyman experience preferred


• Basic knowledge of pool maintenance, including water quality testing, filtration systems, and routine cleaning procedures, preferred


• Willingness to learn basic maintenance and repair techniques


• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision

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 required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of times, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds for short periods of time.Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.