Facilities Maintenance Technician - Salem YMCA

Are you a skilled facilities professional who thrives on variety in your work? Do you excel at working independently and prioritizing the maintenance of large facilities? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As the Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the regular upkeep and preventative maintenance of our Salem YMCA facility and off-site properties, including seasonal camps.

Your efforts will be vital in maintaining safety, compliance, and the overall appearance of our properties while contributing to both local and association-wide projects.

In this position, you will perform essential maintenance tasks across YMCA properties, including basic repairs, construction, and preventative measures.

You will oversee the grounds, managing snow removal, sidewalk care, lawn maintenance, and landscaping needs.

Additionally, you will respond to maintenance requests and collaborate with facility leadership to address ongoing projects and daily operational needs.

In emergencies, your swift action will ensure that facilities and equipment are promptly addressed.

A key responsibility of this role is implementing and managing preventative maintenance plans for mechanical equipment.

You will track and update records while advising leadership on necessary replacements or new equipment acquisitions.

Supporting the management of staff and vendors will also be part of your role, as you conduct visual inspections to ensure cleanliness and organization, reporting any issues to the Facilities Director.

Maintaining an accurate inventory of maintenance supplies based on usage and keeping detailed distribution records is essential.

You will conduct annual inspections to ensure compliance with pool, fire, health, and building permits, while also safeguarding the integrity of security systems at our facilities.

Additionally, you will ensure that offices, supply closets, and basements are organized and accessible.

Finally, you will assist the aquatics department with pool maintenance, including pumps and filtration systems as needed.

Staying informed about best practices in building and property operations through self-initiative and research is vital to your success.

To excel in this role, you should have a solid background in manual trades, with experience in project management and leadership.

You can prioritize and complete projects independently while also being a collaborative team member.

Your knowledge of building equipment and strong problem-solving skills will help you address unexpected challenges effectively.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities, we encourage you to apply!

In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;


* Paid training and development


* Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.


* Free YMCA membership and employee discoun...