Specialty Maintenance Technician, Franklin

Initial Posting Date: December 3, 2024

Pay Range: Starting at $15.00 an hour (depending on experience)

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Property Director, the Specialty Maintenance Technicianis responsible for the maintenance and security of the building, vehicles, pool, and grounds at the center. The Specialty Maintenance Tech will ensure the equipment, grounds, and building remain exceptionally clean, safe, attractive, and functional.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

• Ensure safe and risk-free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants

• Create an environment at the center that welcomes members and provides a clean and positive experience

• Interior work may include cleaning, deep cleaning, painting, and furniture assembly

• Walk the grounds and parking lot to ensure that litter has been property discarded

• Report any safety violations immediately

• Participate in assigned Facility Dude work orders including Preventative Maintenance related work orders

• Assist in room changes, meeting set up, or event set up

• Perform various other light electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance related tasks indoors and outdoors as directed

• Assist with all major building and facility repairs

• Utilize power tools and heavy machinery as needed in order to provide maintenance support

• Provide maintenance and repairs on program equipment and pool

• Communicate to supervisor if inventory of supplies and equipment is low

• Assist with or communicate to vendors regarding any outsourced projects or grounds keeping for the Center

• Ensure safety in all programs by making sure that all equipment and items used are maintained and repaired in a timely manner

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

• Build relationships and interact with members

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our Centers

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Five years' work experience in cleaning and maintenance field work, power & hand tools, hardware and construction materials, tools and processes

• Experience in cleaning, and using cleaning chemicals, including safety procedures

• Experience using power tools and heavy machinery preferred

• Experience with pool mechanics and chemicals preferred

Certifications Required:

• Within 30 days of hire: CPR Pro/ First Aid/ AED

• Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation training

• Within six months of hire: Certified Pool Operators certification

• Within six months of hire: Complete course training and Certify in Adult Mental Health First Aid USA from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.