Ymca Maintenance Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for expertise, leadership and resources needed to complete technical projects related to property, facilities, and grounds maintenance and improvement for facilities within a region. Vendor oversight and coordination is related to facility improvement or maintenance tasks is required. They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively place the Mission of the YMCA of the Triangle Area into action by fostering positive and productive relationships with Branch staff and members and supporting a broader focus for meeting the strategic objectives of the Association.
• Serve as a leader for facility improvement projects; perform technical construction projects including carpentry, light electrical, light plumbing and grounds work and/or management of vendors to complete related projects within facility(ies).
• Estimate project costs and materials as needed; provide drawings as needed for approval.
• Act as a resource during project planning.
• Confer with Facilities Director on work plan; monitors project budgets and indirect costs.
• Manage vendor repairs, working to ensure timely and quality repairs. Where possible will perform, or will enlist vendor/service providers, as necessary, to properly maintain or repair building systems and related equipment.
• Assist maintenance and housekeeping staff as necessary.
• Provide leadership and timely management of the maintenance work order system.
• Assist with coordination of facility maintenance within the region, including planning and developing
  preventative maintenance.
• Be available to work off-hour shifts to accommodate work that must be completed at night, oversee vendors as needed and/or support special events.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe and well-stocked maintenance work area.
• Identifies potential safety hazards, takes necessary steps to reduce risks.
• Maintain up-to-date records of repairs, status of various facility/campus initiatives, warranties and other appropriate operational contact information.
• Coordinate and represent the Y for volunteer facility improvement projects.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• This position requires regular access to women's locker room and private changing areas as part of job duties. In accordance with applicable law, this role is designated as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) requiring a female staff member to ensure privacy, safety, and comfort for members and participants.

• Completion of all required annual trainings related to safety, compliance, and child protection as assigned.

• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in a related technical field preferred; minimum 2 years of industry experience with carpentry and/or facility management activities, is preferred and may substitute for associate's degree.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with general carpentry and construction practices.
• Self-disciplined and have strong communication skills, be well organized and be able to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal leadership abilities; the ability to determine and set priorities, capacity to respond and handle multiple tasks appropriately in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Microsoft Office applications experience and ability to learn/work in a variety of other computer programs are critical.
• Possess a high level of initiative and proactivity, competency professionalism, a positive attitude and enjoy working in and supporting a strong team environment.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi - reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Some work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule required - may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel between branches or sites.
• Must be able to provide valid identification for employment eligibility verification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
• A clean driving record is required to meet YMCA insurance standards.
• Travel between branch and/or site locations, and to off-site meetings and events is required.

• Must reside in the YMCA of the Triangle service area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill and surrounding areas).

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