Facilities Technician - FT

## Description **Facilities Technician** **Location: YWCA** **Department: Facilities** **Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt** **Reports To: Building Engineer** **About the Role** The YWCA is seeking a motivated, hands-on Facilities Technician to help maintain a safe, clean, and fully operational environment for our members, staff, and visitors. This role is ideal for someone with equipment maintenance skills who enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative, and excels at both independent and team-based work. The Facilities Technician plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of fitness equipment, facility systems, pools, and building spaces. **Key Responsibilities** **Facility & Equipment Maintenance** - Maintain and repair fitness equipment, ensuring at least 90% operational uptime. - Identify and correct unsafe conditions on the fitness floor. - Support the Building Engineer with facility repairs, including small projects, painting/patching, pool systems, electrical, HVAC, and grounds work. - Complete scheduled pool checks, including logs and follow up chemical adjustments. - Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specifications. - Conduct and document regular equipment inspections. - Create and maintain an effective parts inventory. - Provide after hours/on call support as scheduled. **Administrative Responsibilities** - Complete checklists, building logs, equipment logs, preventive maintenance documentation, and inspections. - Monitor repair status and communicate with signage. - Track all repair and maintenance costs. - Collaborate with the fitness team on equipment improvements aligned with membership needs. - Communicate effectively with vendors and follow a 24 hour service call policy. - Attend required meetings and trainings. ## Requirements **Qualifications** **Required** - 2+ years of preventive maintenance and equipment repair experience. - Experience maintaining and repairing building equipment. - Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision. - Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and within a team. - Commitment to proper safety practices. - Ability to interpret and uphold the YWCA Mission and Vision. - Special Engineer licensing (or Second Class) and willingness to train for Class C Boilers License within the first year. - Certified Pool Operator (CPO) OR ability to obtain within 3 months **Preferred** - Trade or Technical School degree. - Experience maintaining and repairing fitness equipment. - CPR/AED certification (required within 30 days of hire). - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). **Physical Requirements** - Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. frequently. - Regular walking; occasional standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and other physical movements. - Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision. - Exposure to outdoor weather, humid conditions, mechanical parts, high places, fumes, chemicals, heat, and electrical risks. - Noise levels are typically moderate. **Why Join Us?** The YWCA offers a mission driven work environment focused on empowering our community. As a Facilities Technician, you directly support the quality, safety, and functionality of a space that thousands rely on every year.