The Y is a dynamic and diverse human service organization committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
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 : Great Bridge Family YMCA, Edinburgh Family YMCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- 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
- 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.
- Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures ( wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.
using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
- Performs minor plumbing maintenance ( 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.).
- Provides assistance with outside contractors and repair work. Follows up on work reviews and ensures that outside services are efficiently completed.
- Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work ( preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller