Facilities Technician

Taylor Bend Family YMCA, 4626 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America Req #5546
Monday, November 18, 2024

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FACILITIES TECHNICIAN
 
YMCA of South Hampton Roads has an immediate need for Facilities Technicians.  What’s in store for you as a Facilities Technician? Our Facilities team focuses on the general maintenance and upkeep for 29 YMCA facilities, grounds and equipment. With initiative and responsibility, you can take part in the following areas to ensure a safe environment for our YMCA members and staff: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, landscaping, structural, custodial, construction, and repair, and more. This position will be assigned to the following centers: Suffolk Family YMCA, Camp Arrowhead, Taylor Bend YMCA, James L Camp Jr YMCA and South Boston YMCA.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure safety, proper functionality, and aesthetics of 29 facilities, equipment, or fixtures under the supervision of a more senior technician by following established preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines
  2. Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations using a pre‐established check sheet.
  3. Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
  4. Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
  5. Provides assistance with outside contractors and repair work.  Follows up on work reviews and ensures that outside services are efficiently completed.   
  6. Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
  7. Completes assigned maintenance functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  8. Follows all safety rules and procedures, and operates equipment in accordance with established safety policies and department procedures. 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 3 years progressively responsible experience in general facilities maintenance.
  • Must possess breadth of knowledge and experience gained through several managerial positions and have had a successful experience as a center property technician.
  • Have proficient knowledge of reading project development plans, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and electrical and property and pool/aquatic facilities operations.
  • Have knowledge and follow state and local building, fire, health codes, work with approved vendors, follow all OSHA safety requirements and laws and proper certifications of insurance.
  • Have proficient knowledge of computers with continued education in Excel and Word and software to position.
  • Must be punctual and reliable at all times.
  • Must have effective communication skills. 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
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.
  • While performing the duties, the employee is 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 will require travel to various locations. Up to 85% local travel and 15%
  • While performing the duties of the job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
BENEFITS:
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
  • Health, long-term disability and life insurance
  • Progressive focus on work-life balance with unlimited paid time off
  • Employer contributions to 401A retirement (based on qualified hours)
  • 403B retirement plan (employee contributions)
  • Free YMCA membership at all locations
  • 50% discount on YMCA child care and camp programs
  • Discounts at partner organizations and businesses 
    • Mobile service providers
    • Event tickets
    • Educational Institutions
    • and more
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Membership in the YMCA Professional Network
  • Employee Assistance Program
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

 

The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.

 

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Other details

  • Job Family Facility Maintenance
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $17.65
  • Max Hiring Rate $20.00
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  • Taylor Bend Family YMCA, 4626 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America