Description

Currently hiring for an average of 15 hours per week, subject to change based on need. 

ABOUT US

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age child care, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to being an anti-racist, multicultural organization by exposing racism and fighting the constructs that perpetuate racism and affect all cultures. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for the completion of preventative maintenance plans, projects, and general repairs of the facilities and vehicles at their center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct preventative maintenance and general repairs of HVAC boilers, pumps, motors, small engines, vehicles, pools, and fitness equipment as relevant.
• Performs repairs and upgrades on facilities, grounds, and vehicles as directed.
• Performs specific tasks as needed inside and outside the facility, including painting, landscaping, sweeping, washing, digging, shoveling, and construction-related tasks.
• Utilizes Facility Dude and/or other software to track daily projects, assignments, and preventative maintenance.
• Performs general upkeep of the grounds to ensure that litter, equipment, and debris is out of sight and properly stored.
• Assists member services staff with member complaints, issues, phone calls, or other information as needed.
• Performs quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision.
• Serves effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for staff and members when a director is not in the building.
• Interacts professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, and other individuals within the community while always being mindful of the YMCA’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Bring facility-related concerns to the attention of the Property Director.
• Assists in identifying and resolving risk management issues.
• Completes all appropriate paperwork regarding incidents and accidents.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with appropriate individuals.
• Takes the initiative as a leader amongst colleagues.
• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Highschool diploma or equivalent is required; professional degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance of a commercial facility.
• Must be able to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) status for our pool-based facilities if needed.
• Must be able to obtain CDL if needed.
• Must be able to problem solve, provide leadership to other maintenance staff, and work unsupervised.
• Experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, grounds upkeep, preventative maintenance, and HVAC is preferred.
• Experience with pool upkeep, both chemistry and mechanical, and painting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to work independently, plan, and organize.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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.

• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to consistently bend, stand, stoop, or walk and swiftly maneuver throughout the facility as needed.
• Must be able to wear required protective equipment, including eye and face protection, as well as closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other personal protective gear while on the job when necessary.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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