Job 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. Directs the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities and vehicles, including preventative maintenance and related budgets. You must have practical, hands-on working knowledge of pool operations and maintenance of 2 indoor pools, custodial services, grounds maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing, mechanical and electrical maintenance, building repairs, HVAC, AND waste management. This position requires much hands-on work with limited staff and requires experience in all facets of building maintenance, interaction with staff, volunteers and public. The ability to function professionally in an unpredictable environment is critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides overall coordination of facility maintenance, including planning and developing preventative maintenance.
• Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems, including desert air pool system.
• Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. May request and review bids, and recommend selection of contractors.
• Works with outside agencies such as fire, health, building depts., etc. to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
• Develops budgets supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitors expenditures against budget.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Participates with other members of management in the YMCA’s fundraising campaign.
• Advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
• Ensures that assigned vehicles (and other equipment) are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
• Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• “POOL” and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment. CPO certification preferred, but required within 60 days of employment
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree, or Technical Certificate in facility management or a related field or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication required.
• Three or more years’ experience in facility management or closely related field.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
• Three or more years of experience with supervision, budget management and project management.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
• Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards.
• Familiarity with personal computers helpful.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

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.

The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Pool maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• facility management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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