General Maintenance Technician - Specialty Pools

General Maintenance Technician - Specialty Pools

Metropolitan Office, 512 Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is looking for an experienced General Maintenance Technician with a specialty in aquatics and pool maintenance to join our team and support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of YMCA facilities while serving as a key resource for the Association's swimming pools and aquatic systems. This position will perform a variety of general facility maintenance duties, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and preventative maintenance, with an increased focus on the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of aquatic equipment and systems.

This individual will work closely with YMCA branch leadership and our Facilities team, as well as outside aquatic vendors including Pool Sure, Sunbelt Pools, and other pool contractors, service providers, and suppliers
, to ensure our pools and aquatic facilities remain safe, operational, and well maintained.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who understands that preventative maintenance, timely repairs, strong vendor relationships, and attention to detail are essential to providing safe, high-quality facilities for our members, staff, and community

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader,you are expected to be:

• Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others.

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause.

Join us and help transform lives!

Education & Certifications :
This position requires graduation from an accredited trade school in a related field, and/or 5 years' experience along with demonstrated knowledge in plumbing, electric, carpentry and painting and drywall repair. Must be 18 years old or older. Must be able to lift 75lbs and must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

Experience & Background :
High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail and high degree of initiative will help this candidate be successful. The ability to direct programs through leading both staff and volunteers, developing and monitoring budgets, developing and marketing programs and bringing enthusiasm and a passion for fundraising. A proven track record in building authentic relationships with others and the ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

This leader will need the ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization. Bilingual English/Spanish would be a plus.

• Responds to, prioritizes, and completes facility maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner, ensuring YMCA facilities remain safe, clean, functional, and welcoming for members, staff, and guests.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance throughout YMCA facilities, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, doors, windows, fixtures, hardware, and other general building repairs.
• Conducts routine facility inspections, identifies potential safety concerns and preventative maintenance needs, and addresses issues before they result in equipment failure, facility disruption, or unnecessary expense.
• Serves as a primary maintenance resource for YMCA aquatic facilities, performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance of swimming pools, pool…