Mechanic II; Long YMCA

Mechanic II (Long Island City YMCA)

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Full-Time / Regular – $22.50 hourly.

The YMCA of Greater New York is committed to empowering youth, improving health, and strengthening community. We seek a Mechanic who, under the direct supervision of the Property Manager, will maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, swimming pool, and carpentry systems at the Long Island City YMCA and its off‑sites. The role also involves building repair, maintenance, cosmetic upgrades, and cleaning of interior and exterior areas.

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and swimming pool equipment (where applicable).
• Perform building construction work as directed by branch leadership.
• Clean all bathrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, offices, Gymnasium, and all other spaces within the branch.
• Store all deliveries, move furniture, set up and break down rooms, and remove snow.
• Strip and wax floors and shampoo rugs as needed.
• Inform the Property Manager of all building issues.
• Responsible for painting when assigned.
• Follow the standards of the DOH, DOB, FDNY, HPD, and ECB Departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of maintenance and building construction work experience and progressive responsibility.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, along with a basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Knowledge of the use of mechanical test equipment.
• Must have the ability to maintain and adjust controls, systems, preventive maintenance, and repair.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use (MSOS).
• Maintain FDNY, DOB, and DOH logbooks as required.
• Must be able to maintain the pool, including reading, repairing, and maintaining.
• Current Fire Safety Director certification or must pass the Fire Safety Director Certification within one (1) year of attaining the position.
• Obtain Building Certification within three (3) months of attaining the position.
• Must obtain S12, F-07, C42, and Pool Operator Certifications within six (6) months of attaining the position. Subject to mid‑year and annual review.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as well as overnight; on call 24/7 when the Property Manager is not on site.
• Must be available to work on Sundays and early morning shifts.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.  for more information.

Complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

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2874

Long Island City YMCA, Queens, NY

Full-Time / Regular

Mid‑Senior level

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.