Facilities Professional

The West Suburban YMCA is searching for a Full‑Time Facilities Professional to join our team! Great benefits included, 12% retirement contribution once vested, FREE family membership, diverse and inclusive work environment - be a change maker working for a mission-driven organization! $19.00-$33.00 per hour depending on experience, certifications and education.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Professional supports the overall operation, safety, and appearance of the YMCA facility. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑functioning environment for members, staff, and guests. This position performs a range of custodial and light maintenance duties, including cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, monitoring facility conditions, and addressing routine maintenance needs.

Responsibilities include floor care, waste management, and upkeep of common spaces, as well as assisting with facility setup, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Professional plays an active role in identifying facility needs, responding to maintenance requests, and supporting operations during events and emergencies. The ideal candidate takes initiative, demonstrates attention to detail, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and high‑quality environment through both custodial excellence and basic maintenance support.

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 a place where you can belong and become. 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.

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming facility environment by executing daily maintenance and custodial responsibilities, including floor care, waste management, sanitation, and overall upkeep of assigned areas and equipment.
• Monitors facility conditions and proactively identifies maintenance and safety needs, ensuring timely resolution through direct action or coordination with leadership.
• Performs a combination of custodial and light maintenance functions, including minor repairs, painting, window care, pool area upkeep, and seasonal grounds maintenance such as snow removal and lawn care.
• Operates and maintains equipment (motorized and non-motorized) safely and effectively to support facility operations.
• Supports facility readiness and event operations, including room setups, breakdowns, and space transitions.
• Ensures buildings and grounds are secure and operating safely, responding to emergencies and reporting incidents or hazards in a timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate inventory and stocking of supplies, ensuring uninterrupted availability of essential materials.
• Provides maintenance support across multiple locations, including Camp Chickami and Camp Frank
  
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• Demonstrates flexibility by working varied schedules (days, evenings, weekends, holidays) to meet operational and seasonal demands.
• Maintains required licensure (valid driver’s license) and supports transportation or operational needs as required.
• Actively contributes to a culture of equity and inclusion, supporting the YMCA’s DEIB commitments through daily interactions and practices.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support facility operations, member experience, and organizational goals.

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