Mechanic II (West Side YMCA)

Mechanic II (West Side YMCA)

Full-Time / Regular

$25.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

The West Side YMCA is seeking a Mechanic who will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry systems at the West Side YMCA, as well as its off-sites. They will perform building repair, maintenance, and cosmetic upgrades as directed. The Mechanic will also clean and maintain the inside and outside of the YMCA and its off-sites, including, but not limited to, the sidewalks, hallways, stairways, bathrooms, shower rooms, offices, and all program areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and swimming pool equipment (where applicable).
• Perform building construction work as directed by branch leadership.
• Clean all bathrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, offices, Gymnasium, and all other spaces within the branch.
• Store all deliveries, move furniture, set up and break down rooms, and remove snow.
• Strip and wax the floors and shampoo rugs as needed.
• Inform the Senior Property Manager of all building issues.
• Responsible for painting when assigned.
• Follow the standards of the DOH, DOB, FDNY, HPD, and ECB Departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of maintenance and building construction work experience and progressive responsibility.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, along with a basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use (MSOS).
• Knowledge of the use of mechanical test equipment.
• Must have the ability to maintain and adjust controls, systems, preventative maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain FDNY, DOB, and DOH logbooks as required.
• Must be able to maintain the pool, including reading, repairing, and maintaining.
• Current Fire Safety Director certification or must pass the Fire Safety Director Certification within one (1) year of attaining the position.
• Must obtain Building Certification within three (3) months of attaining the position.
• Must obtain S12, S13, and C42 Pool Certifications within one (1) year of attaining the position. Subject to mid-year and annual review.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as well as overnight. Must be on call 24/7 when the Senior Property Manager is not on-site.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your rsum and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Job ID: req2882

Employment Type: Full-Time / Regular

Location: West Side YMCA, New York, NY

Equal Opportunity Employer Drugfree Workplace

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