Maintenance Generalist

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring a Maintenance Generalist Metro Detroit YMCA Association

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Maintenance Generalist will travel across the Association and help maintain all local YMCA Buildings, equipment, and grounds safe, clean and in good repair.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 4 years of work and background in facility maintenance is required
• Knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, Microsoft Office, Google suite and a work order/ purchase order system is required
• Experience operating and maintaining a large aquatic environment is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required

Position Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a handyman for the facilities by performing routine maintenance. This includes repairs on the branches and equipment such as doors, windows, pool equipment, furniture, and exercise equipment
• Have the mechanical ability to complete maintenance task including but not limited to, changing light bulbs, carpentry, painting and custodial responsibilities.
• Store deliveries in their proper storage areas as they arrive
• Landscaping and snow removal
• Pool Operation and Maintenance such as cleaning, chemicals, and its equipment
• Assist with maintenance, repair, and cleaning of exercise equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles as per weekly inspections, review driver logs, and maintain vehicle records
• Supervise housekeeping and day porters
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects
• Ability to exert physically over long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, or reach with arms and/or legs

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.