Facilities Technician (4231)

Building Engineer I

YMCA of Metro LA - LOS ANGELES, CA 90020

Salary Range $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Facilities

Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Y is a cause for strengthening communities, committed every day to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. When you work at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change in people's lives. The Facilities Technician is responsible for general facility maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, boilers and repair and maintenance of central heating, ventilation and air conditioning for the buildings in their assigned region. The Facilities Technician will ensure equipment and Association properties are safe, maintained and repaired in a timely manner. The Facilities Technician will maintain the aesthetic quality of all assigned buildings in addition to completing their regular repair and maintenance duties, as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Report to multiple sites within the association as assigned by supervisor on a daily basis.
• Perform maintenance, repair, project work, or emergency response.
• Perform installation, preventive maintenance, adjustments, and basic repairs to buildings and systems, including but not limited to: plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, fixtures, locks and doors, and pool repairs as assigned.
• Responsible for completing and updating all maintenance and repair work orders assigned.
• Responsible for painting, lighting, furniture, locker repair, flooring, and glass repair.
• Troubleshoot all HVAC issues and submit a detailed workorder as needed.
• Perform various other maintenance related tasks indoors and outdoors as directed; provide regular preventative maintenance to facilities and grounds.
• Performs daily building checks for maintenance, safety and cleaning issues.
• Complete facility inspections to ensure safety and achieve full life of the association's physical assets.
• Assess work orders daily with supervisor to determine priority of assignments. Update status daily.
• Perform work and repairs in accordance with State and local standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The Y's Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 14 Leadership Competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of Cause-Driven Leadership:

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
• Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
• Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y's cause, sustain the Y's culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact

While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:

• Change Leadership
• Collaboration
• Functional Expertise
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• RELATED EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of experience as a building engineer or maintenance technician in a commercial environment.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: understand, interpret and analyze blueprints, schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams and equipment specifications; ability to read, understand and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions; understand commercial HVAC or related area;
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Valid CA Driver's License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Will not have a fixed work location but will be expected to report to multiple work sites as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs, frequently lift 50-75lbs, and occasionally lift 75-100+ lbs (with assistance/equipment)
• Ability and strength for frequent climbing, bending, stopping, and working in diverse conditions (heights, confined spaces, heat, cold, noise, etc.).
• Key requirements include good vision (Close, distance, peripheral, color vision, and depth perception for reading, computer screens, wiring, and spatial awareness.), hearing, and manual dexterity for operating tools and equipment.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand/power tools.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Req# 4231