Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Maintenance Assistant at the Lake Superior YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also overseeing the maintenance and improvement of YMCA facilities and vehicles.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

• Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Must have hands on experience working in general maintenance (carpentry, electrical, drywall, painting, HVAC etc.)
• Works with Building Services Director on snow removal and grounds keeping.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment with proven skills.
• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs facility and property as directed.
• Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.
• Safely operates motorized equipment.
• Provide support and coverage for building services operations as needed across YMCA branch locations during events, staff vacations, emergencies, or periods of turnover to ensure continuity of facility maintenance and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of cleaning and repair methods.
• Provide support and coverage for building services operations at other YMCA branch locations during staff vacations, emergencies, or periods of turnover to ensure continuity of facility maintenance and safety standards.
• Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y's commitment to equity and diversity.

• Mission Advancement:
  Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
• Collaboration:
  
  Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailor communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
• Operational Effectiveness:
  Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

There are no supervisory responsibilities for the Maintenance Assistant.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
  • Frequently required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, waist to head and above head
  • Occasionally push/pull 50 pounds back and forth
  • Always have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity.

• The work is performed both indoors and outside and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The Maintenance Assistant will work part-time hours and be available during the day to assist in projects around the different Lake Superior YMCA properties. This position will be split between the Downtown Duluth, the Essentia Wellness Center, and the Superior Branches.

• Required certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid, and CPO training can be provided and must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a maintenance role
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Experience working with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Experience operating motorized equipment.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity…