North Iowa Maintenance Lead (52367)

YSS, Inc.; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YSS, Inc. is looking for a skilled North Iowa Maintenance Lead to join our Facilities Team in Mason City, IA. This full-time position involves assisting with maintenance programs, performing repairs, and managing inventory, while upholding our values of commitment and collaboration. If you're ready to inspire and connect with our mission of uplifting youth, apply today!

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee recognition program

Personal wellness programs

Pet insurance discounts

PSLF Program qualification

Retirement offerings

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Four years of professional trade experience required.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of manual and power tools.
• Skilled in managing tasks through work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Facilities Director with maintenance program development.
• Performing assigned repair and maintenance tasks.
• Managing inventory and conducting quarterly reviews.

Skills

Basic maintenance and repair

Preventative maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Painting

Plumbing

Renovation/remodeling

Education

High School Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Manual and power tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: YSS of North Iowa - Mason City, IA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Administrative

We are YSS!

YSS is seeking a a skilled, driven, hands-on individual with an "I can do it" attitude to join our Facilities Team as ourNorth Iowa Maintenance Lead.

Reporting to the YSS Facilities Director, the Maintenance Lead with will work primarily at the YSS of North Iowa location in Mason City. Occasional travel to other YSS locations may be needed.This position will assist the Facilities Director with the development and implementation of the maintenance program for the North Iowa location. This includes reviewing, responding to, and completing work order submissions involving basic maintenance and repair, preventative maintenance, exterior maintenance, and seasonal readiness/winterization. Other responsible include:

• Meeting daily/weekly with the Facilities Director to coordinate activities.
• Using the work order/ticketing system to identify tasks needing completed.
• Performing assigned repair and maintenance tasks using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and standard building supplies.
• Monitoring and maintaining YSS vehicles.
• Managing inventory, including conducting quarterly reviews.
• Helping with budget development, generating quarterly building reports, updating procedure manuals, and performing other administrative tasks.
• Coordinating necessary building permits and city and state inspections.
• Participating in project planning and management.
• Functionally supervising contractors and vendors
• Opening and closing office buildings for daily operations.

This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

We value your lived experience.

Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction, with at least two years of current, continuous recovery? Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing?

If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety, providing mentorship, guidance, and hope to residents, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.

What you can expect in return...

We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the followingbenefits for this position:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Personal wellness programs
• Pet insurance discounts
• PSLF Program qualification
• Retirement offerings
• Training opportunities

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to be the spark in someone’s story. If you’re ready to inspire, connect, and lead with purpose, apply today and become part of something meaningful at YSS.

What we ask...

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit. Additionally, we ask for the following:

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/equivalent.
• At least four years of professional trade experience which includes:
  • basic maintenance and repair
  • preventative maintenance,
  • seasonal readiness/winterization
  • carpentry,
  • construction,
  • custodial.
  • electrical,
  • HVAC,
  • painting
  • plumbing,
  • renovation/remodeling
• Hands-on experience with a wide range manual and power of tools
• Skilled in managing tasks through work order systems
• Solid foundation in basic vehicle maintenance
• Confident user of Excel and Word for tracking and reporting
• Proven leadership with oversight oftrades teams
• This role involves regular local travel.To comply with YSS insurance requirements, youmust:
  • Be at least 21
  • Have a valid, state, driver’s license anda clean driving record
  • Maintain auto insurance that meets YSS coverage standards

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • budgeting
  • inventory management
  • report writing
• Experienced in project management with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-focused and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective in managing time, priorities, and resources for self and teams
• Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal
• Knowledgeable in ADA and OSHA compliance standards

The IDEAL Candidate Will:

• Have a few trade certifications.
• Know what IBC means.
• Be mission-driven, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Consistently approach their work with humility, respect, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Demonstrate reliability and independence, managing responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Speaka second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

Who we are (and why you'll love us)...

We’re YSS—one of Iowa’s oldest and largest nonprofits dedicated to uplifting youth and putting kids first. Our mission? To spark hope, create opportunities, and help young people thrive through education, counseling, and support that actually makes a difference.With a passionate, diverse leadership team and our brand-new, 50-acre recovery campus, we’re growing fast and thinking big. We're not just keeping up with the times—we're shaping the future of care for youth and families in Iowa. Want to know more about our mission and all the awesome things we’re up to? Visit yss.org!

At YSS, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we live it, celebrate it, and grow from it every day. We believe the best teams are made up of all kinds of people, with all kinds of perspectives. That’s what makes us strong, creative, and downright awesome.We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we’re all about creating a space where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed—no matter your background, identity, or hairstyle. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is woven into everything we do, and we’re always working to do better, together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Don’t Miss Our Messages!- Most of our communication with applicants happens through email—straight from our Paycom system. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too, just in case our message took a detour). Got questions about your application or just want to say hi? Shoot us an email at [e-mail]- we’re happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

1. Apply – Fill out the online app at yss.org/ysscareers.
2. Assessment – We’ll check out your skills and experience.
3. Interview – Phone, video, or in-person—we’ll chat and get to know you.
4. References – Send us three+ people who can sing your praises.
5. Screening – Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
6. Offer – If it’s a match, you’ll get a formal offer through Paycom.

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