FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Management the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities, property and vehicles, including preventative maintenance and staff training to ensure safe and efficient operations of the Y. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintenance of building(s), pool, equipment, groundskeeping including snow removal when necessary, painting, and other related responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ensures Y is attractive and clean. Maintains upkeep of building(s) and equipment. • Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed. • Advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested. • General facilities maintenance - trouble shoot/correct mechanical, electrical and plumbing related issues • Ensures that assigned vehicles (and other equipment) are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA. • Work with the Director of Facilities Management to evaluate needs for all work requests-both scheduled and unscheduled-as well as any special projects that arise. • Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor. • With the Director of Facilities Management responds to emergencies affecting the physical plant: floods, emergency pool closures, power outages and major disasters such as hurricanes. • Coordinate and follow up on preventative maintenance on refrigeration units, plumbing, electrical, overhead doors, and any other mechanical systems. • Coordinate and assist in repairs involving basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. • Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies when necessary. • May set up furniture for events. • Responsible for handling urgent facility situations that arise. May necessitate returning to the facility after the incumbent's regular shift has ended. • Responsible for securing building at closing of shift. • Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment. • Paints as needed. • Takes care of deliveries. • Assists with property department projects at all Association properties. • Room setups and breakdowns. • Emergency custodial work. • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Three or more years of experience in facility maintenance or closely related field. • Mechanical and electrical experience required • Must have above-average knowledge of one of the trades (i.e. plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, painting, landscaping, electrical and other wiring, general construction, etc.) • Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents. • Ability to report and record maintenance requests. • Knowledge of cleaning methods, painting and equipment. • Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment. • NJ Driver's license with clean driving record. • Black Seal License within 1 year of employment. • CPO certification required within 6 months of employment. • Experience with routine repairs including plumbing and electrical. • Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties. • Ability to work over 40-hour weeks with irregular work hours. • Overtime hours must be approved prior to working the hours. • Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet. • Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms. • Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed. • Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust. • Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve but not limited to the following activities: semi - reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling, carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level. Twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back. • Ability to operate tools and machinery as necessary. • Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids is possible. Able to administer first aid. • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. • Ability to withstand a wide range of outside temperatures - heat, cold, wind, rain.

Created: 2024-11-18