Maintenance Assistant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Assistant assists in the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities and vehicles, including preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure the proper operation of all mechanical systems
2. Complete repair work and projects in a timely manner
3. Ensure that assigned vehicles (and other equipment) are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA
4. Ensure that all buildings and grounds are maintained in accordance with approved YMCA, OSHA and/or other certifying agency standards
5. Record and report all needed repairs; repair as needed
6. Create Preventative Maintenance Plan for the facility, to include outdoor areas (flower beds and parking)
7. Maintain appropriate inventory of equipment and supplies
8. Ensure YMCA buildings and property are secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to Director
9. Support Y programs by driving bus as needed according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws
10. Performs other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent, minimum age 18 years
2. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas
3. Current driver’s license with record that meets YMCA standards
4. Ability to obtain a CDL license for 65 passenger bus
5. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals and other documents
7. Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment
8. CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment
9. Familiarity with personal computers helpful
10. Six months or more of related experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations. 
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.