Maintenance Technician II

YMCA of the USA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 31,560 - 48,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and LTD Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

YMCA of the USA in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform preventative, routine and emergency maintenance on the building, support systems and program equipment. You will also handle custodial tasks to keep the facility clean and welcoming.

This on-site, full-time position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan after two years, plus paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC or related trades.
• Intermediate understanding of buildings and operating building systems.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance and pool operator certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, routine and emergency maintenance for the building and systems.
• Operate and maintain pools and hydrotherapy facilities.
• Maintain inventory and safety data sheets.
• Ensure building security during shift and report hazards.

Skills

Five years’ experience in trades

Building systems knowledge

Pool maintenance knowledge

Leadership ability

Education

Vocational/Technical certifications preferred

Job description

Job Description

As the Maintenance Technician II, you will be responsible for working independently on preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance for the building, building support systems, and membership program equipment. The Maintenance Technician II is also responsible for performing custodial and grounds‑keeping tasks as necessary to maintain a clean and pleasing appearance of the building.

Compensation: $22.91 to $35.37 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range).

Position type: Full‑Time, hourly position. This is an on‑site position.

Shift: Tuesday‑Saturday.

Tues‑Fri, 4am‑12:30pm.

Saturday, 5am‑1:30pm.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options; YMCA paid Life and Long‑term Disability Insurance.

• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full‑Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings.
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service) and 8 paid holidays/floating holidays per year.
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), digital mental health counseling platform, wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center.
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities.
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, child‑care services, and merchandise.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full‑Time employees.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in‑person training as required.
• Five years’ experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or other specialty skill areas. Demonstrated excellent skills and the ability to work independently and provide leadership with specific tasks.
• Vocational/Technical certifications preferred.
• An intermediate understanding of buildings and the operation and maintenance of building systems.
• Knowledge of safe and correct operation of the equipment, procedures, and techniques to perform the required tasks.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment. Understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance and operation, safety regulations and possession of a pool operator’s certification. If not in possession of one, have the ability to obtain one as soon as the training course is available.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and coordination of workload.

Essential Functions

• Perform preventative, routine and emergency maintenance for the building, its support systems and program equipment.
• Operate and maintain the swimming and hydrotherapy pools at functioning levels.
• Operate and maintain the heating and air conditioning systems to ensure member satisfaction.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance repairs as needed.
• Maintain product inventory listings, Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensure YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.