THE POSITION OPERATES FROM MID-JUNE TO LATE AUGUST.

ABOUT US

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people - regardless of age, income, or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCA's, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state's largest provider of licensed school-age child care, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to being an anti-racist, multicultural organization by exposing racism and fighting the constructs that perpetuate racism and affect all cultures. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. For more information, please visitymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Maintenance Attendant, you will be responsible for assisting with the completion of preventative maintenance plans, projects, and general repairs of facilities and vehicles at their center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be passionate, enthusiastic, and committed to the mission and cause of the YMCA.
• Assists with preventative maintenance and general repairs of HVAC boilers, pumps, motors, small engines, vehicles, pools, and fitness equipment as relevant.
• Assists with repairing and upgrading facilities, grounds, and vehicles as directed.
• Assists with specific tasks as needed inside and outside the facility, including cleaning, painting, landscaping, sweeping, washing, digging, shoveling, and construction-related tasks.
• Utilize Facility Dude and/or other software to track daily projects, assignments, and preventative maintenance.
• Assists with the general upkeep of the grounds to ensure that litter, equipment, and debris is out of sight and properly stored.
• Assists member services staff with member complaints, issues, phone calls, or other information as needed.
• Performs quality work within given deadlines.
• Serves effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Serves as a point of contact for staff and members when a director is not in the building.
• Interacts professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, and other individuals within the community while always being mindful of the YMCA's four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Brings facility-related concerns to the attention of the Property Coordinator/Director.
• Assists in identifying and resolving risk management issues.
• Assists with completing all appropriate paperwork regarding incidents and accidents.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, grounds upkeep, preventative maintenance, and HVAC is highly preferred and will be compensated for depending on skill level.
• Experience with pool upkeep, both chemistry and mechanical, and painting is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) if needed.
• Must be able to obtain CDL if needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the com unity.
• Ability to work independently, plan, and organize.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to consistently bend, stand, stoop, or walk and swiftly maneuver throughout the facility as needed.
• Must be able to wear required protective equipment, including eye and face protection, as well as closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other personal protective gear while on the job when necessary.

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.