Facilities Technician

• Location 2121 East Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Location:

YWCA

Department:
Facilities

Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Building Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

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.