Maintenance Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Mac. Coll YMA

• Lincoln, RI, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00Hourly, POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for expertise, leadership and resources needed to support maintenance of the branch and campus, its operational programs, and support of planned maintenance activities. The position provides support of the maintenance and housekeeping teams, and facility services vendors oversight, and coordination related to maintenance tasks, as required. This position works 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM with one weekend shift per week. RESPONSIBITILITIES: Actively place the Mission of the YMCA of Pawtucket 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 to ensure facility is cleaned properly, projects are completed in a timely manner, and that a weekly and annual maintenance schedule is executed effectively. Support all maintenance and branch/campus repairs. Survey campus multiple times daily and addressing needed repairs for safety and aesthetics, while reporting more in-depth requirements to the Maintenance Supervisor. 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. Assist with coordination of facility maintenance, 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. Engage members and staff whenever possible, seeking to develop meaningful, positive, cause- driven relationships. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by Executive Director, Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Regional Facility Director.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate’s degree in a related technical field required; minimum 2 years of industry experience with carpentry and/or facility management activities, is preferred and may substitute for associates degree.
2. Demonstrable knowledge and experience with maintenance and housekeeping practices.
3. Self-disciplined and have strong communication skills, be well organized and be able to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment.
4. 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.
5. Microsoft Office applications experience and ability to learn/work in a variety of other computer programs are critical.
6. Possess a high level of initiative and proactivity, competency professionalism, a positive attitude and enjoy working in and supporting a strong team environment.