Maintenance

Maintenance Technician

Bounds Family YMCA - Daphne, AL 36526

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and fully functional YMCA facility. This role supports a welcoming environment for members, guests, and staff by performing routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative care in accordance with YMCA standards and safety guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Light housekeeping when needed; including cleanliness and overall appearance of the facility-- fitness areas, locker rooms, offices, classrooms, and common spaces.

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.

• Conduct preventative maintenance and regular inspections to ensure equipment and building systems operate safely and efficiently.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility issues.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.

• Monitor inventory of maintenance and janitorial supplies; report needs to supervisor.

• Support emergency procedures and respond to urgent facility issues when needed.

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Demonstrates commitment to the YMCA mission and values.

• Collaboration: Works effectively with staff, members, and volunteers.

• Operational Effectiveness: Maintains high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

• Personal Growth: Seeks opportunities to learn and improve skills.

Child Abuse Prevention Language

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Maintenance employees and volunteersensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
• Front desk personnelensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience in facility maintenance, custodial services, or related field preferred.

• Basic knowledge of building systems, tools, and maintenance practices.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• CPR, First Aid, and other YMCA-required certifications (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

• Manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment safely.

Work Schedule

• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Work Environment

The position operates in a recreational facility environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, mechanical equipment, and varying noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.