🔧 NOW HIRING: Facilities Technician – Housing

YMCA of the North Shore | Gloucester, MA & Multiple Locations

📍 Location: 67 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA, with additional hours at other YMCA locations
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping buildings safe and well-maintained? The YMCA of the North Shore is looking for a Facilities Technician – Housing to support our housing properties and other YMCA locations.

Committed to our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, you'll help provide safe, clean, and comfortable living environments for our residents while supporting the maintenance needs of our facilities.

🛠️ What You'll Do

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general building repairs.

• Complete apartment turnovers, including painting, patching, caulking, and minor repairs.

• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspect units and common areas for safety concerns.

• Maintain outdoor areas, including landscaping, snow removal, and sidewalk safety.

• Respond to urgent maintenance requests and document completed work.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies, and coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.

• Communicate with residents and staff to coordinate maintenance needs and priorities.

❤️ Why Work for the Y?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and our community.
• Enjoy variety by supporting multiple YMCA locations.
• Join a team guided by our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• 12% employer retirement contribution (once vested; no employee match required).
• Enjoy YMCA membership benefits, program discounts, and other eligible employee benefits.

🌟 Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in keeping facilities safe and functional, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today!

✅ Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED/HiSET, or equivalent experience required.
• 5–10 years of experience in facilities or residential maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Familiarity with housing codes, fire safety regulations, and building maintenance standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, work independently, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks.

💪 Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to bend, twist, climb stairs, reach, and lift as needed.
• Ability to navigate multi-level buildings and uneven indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Visual and auditory ability to recognize and respond to urgent or emergencies.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required for travel between YMCA locations.

The YMCA is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $26 - $29