GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECH

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for basic maintenance duties such as painting, minor repairs, snow removal, grounds care, facility set up, as well as bulb and ballast changes.  In the absence of the primary custodian, may also be responsible for custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, dusting, and window cleaning. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Complete assigned maintenance projects in an efficient and competent manner.
• Safely operate motorized and static equipment as needed.
• In the absence of the primary custodian, maintain the cleanliness of the LCFYMCA facilities by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, vacuuming, and refilling restroom / locker room dispensers.  
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Record and report any maintenance issues or repairs.
• Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Assist with the set-up of events. 

Child Protection Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Participates in required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months related experience required.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Basic mechanical abilities.
• Demostrated experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and instructions.

 
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 frequently required to talk and hear; stand, walk, crouch, climb ladders and stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms to use manual and power tools/equipment.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.