Mechanic II (West Side YMCA)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and swimming pool equipment (where applicable).
• Perform building construction work as directed by branch leadership.
• Clean all bathrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, offices, Gymnasium, and all other spaces within the branch.
• Store all deliveries, move furniture, set up and break down rooms, and remove snow.
• Strip and wax the floors and shampoo rugs as needed.
• Inform the Senior Property Manager of all building issues.
• Responsible for painting when assigned.
• Follow the standards of the DOH, DOB, FDNY, HPD, and ECB Departments.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of maintenance and building construction work experience and progressive responsibility.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, along with a basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• A basic understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use (MSOS).
• Knowledge of the use of mechanical test equipment.
• The ability to maintain and adjust controls, systems, preventative maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain FDNY, DOB, and DOH logbooks as required.
• The ability to maintain the pool, including reading, repairing, and maintaining.
• A current Fire Safety Director certification or must pass the Fire Safety Director Certification within one (1) year of attaining the position.
• The ability to obtain Building Certification within three (3) months of attaining the position.
• The ability to obtain S12, S13, and C42 Pool Certifications within one (1) year of attaining the position.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.