Maintenance Technician & Driver

YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA); Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Free food & snacks

Job summary

YWCA Tri-County Area in Pottstown, PA is hiring a Maintenance Technician & Driver to support transportation of children and program participants and to perform routine maintenance across facilities and equipment.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, ability to manage maintenance work orders, and adherence to safety standards. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a split shift and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in building systems.
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and use basic hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable transportation for program participants and staff.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural issues.
• Complete routine repairs and respond to maintenance requests as needed.
• Maintain safety records and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Facilities operations

Safety compliance

Verbal communication

Education

Industrial apprenticeship / technical school

5+ years commercial/industrial experience

Tools

Maintenance work order system

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b)


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources


• Free food & snacks


• Parental leave


• Savings bank

JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Technician & Driver

COMPENSATION:

$22.00/hour

FLSA STATUS:

Hourly, Non-exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week

SHIFT:

Driver: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Maintenance: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

SUPERVISOR:

Facilities & Operations Manager

LOCATION:

Pottstown, PA

Schedule Note:

This position operates on a split-shift schedule to accommodate peak transportation and facility needs. While the total commitment is 40 hours per week, daily start and end times may fluctuate slightly based on seasonal programming or transit demands.

WHO WE ARE:

YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education; Youth Education & Prevention Programs that include enrichment, STEM learning, and recreation; adult education and English as a Second Language; workforce development; Foster Grandparent Program; and holistic wraparound services. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician & Driver with hands-on technical training and/or professional experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, or related trades. This multifaceted role is essential to our daily operations, primarily ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of children and passengers to and from our programming while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and legal compliance. In addition to transit duties, the individual will serve as a key member of the Maintenance team, and will be responsible for independently performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting facility and equipment issues, completing routine repairs, and responding to maintenance needs as they arise. The Maintenance Technician will communicate with supervisors regarding repair needs and ensure necessary materials, tools, parts, and supplies are available or ordered.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, but not limited to):

Driver

• Provide reliable transportation for Early Education students and adult passengers to and from local schools, field trips, camp, and YW3CA events.


• Maintain active supervision of children during transit, ensuring a safe and respectful environment using Conscious Discipline skills and structures.


• Manage the daily upkeep of the organization’s Bus, including fueling, cleaning the interior and exterior, and the frequent installation and removal of car seats.


• Adhere strictly to all Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) safety regulations and maintain accurate mileage and safety reports as required by YW3CA.

Maintenance Technician

• Resolve and complete work orders in a timely manner.


• Respond to requests and provide exceptional maintenance support to our employees and tenants.


• Troubleshooting and making routine repairs in the following areas: Electrical infrastructure, plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Ceilings and Floors, Windows and Doors, Other building maintenance items as needed.


• Perform equipment diagnosis for both electrical & mechanical issues.


• Troubleshoot and repair all standard electrical/mechanical/plumbing components and detect developing equipment problems and correct them before they become major issues.


• Troubleshoot PLC systems and other control systems (HVAC, Fire Panel, Security Alarms, etc.) and install wiring systems for power and control.


• Install new equipment and understand technical manuals, read blueprints, purchase replacement parts necessary to make equipment repairs.


• Perform preventive maintenance and develop planned schedules. Inspect equipment operating conditions. Identify root causes of equipment problems.


• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE POSITION

• Understanding and experience in all phases of 110-480 volt system, three phase experience preferred.


• Knowledge of HVAC systems and maintaining them.


• Basic plumbing knowledge, including operating shut off valves and dislodging clogs.


• Ability to maintain courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, families, and members of the community.


• Ability to manage relationships in a professional and respectful manner, promoting the core values of the organization.


• Must be committed to consistent and on-time attendance for scheduled meetings and shifts.


• Demonstrated integrity, character, and respect for the dignity of end users when dealing with stressful or challenging situations, receiving, or recycling company property, and completing assigned tasks.


• Able to remain motivated and driven to complete tasks independently, without daily task direction or direct supervision.


• Demonstrated capacity to use a computerized maintenance work order system for documentation of incidents and communication with employees and tenants.


• Must be able to use a smartphone, email, text, and complete electronic work orders.


• Ability to work occasional non-traditional hours based on operational needs and scheduled events.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds or more as required.


• Must be able to safely perform a wide range of maintenance tasks that involve standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, working from lifts, and operating in tight, confined, or hard-to-reach spaces.


• Must possess the mobility, flexibility, and dexterity necessary to bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.


• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and environmental settings.


• Must be comfortable wearing and properly utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to established safety protocols at all times.


• Must be capable of responding to maintenance emergencies and performing physically demanding work as needed to support facility operations.

Education/Experience:

• The Ideal candidate will have some combination of:
  
  
  
  • Graduate of an industrial apprenticeship program or 2-year technical school with at least 5 years commercial/industrial experience.
  
  
  • Minimum of 7 yrs. experience as a maintenance electrician/mechanic in the commercial/industrial field.
  
  
  • Other acceptable combination of industry standard certification or professional licensure and experience as determined by YWCA Tri-County Area on an individual basis.
  
  
  
  


• Must be willing to submit to background checks, in accordance with local laws and regulations.


• Must be willing to complete required trainings to remain in compliance with YW3CA’s Early Education Center license including but not limited to Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.


• Current Health Assessment and TB test.


• Must have a valid driver’s license with current auto insurance and reliable transportation – position may require travel between all YW3CA locations.


• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in an operations environment. Commitment to the mission and values of the YW3CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

YWCA Tri-County Area is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, YWCA Tri-County Area is unable to sponsor employment for international candidates at this time.