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Mechanic I - Overnight (Jamaica YMCA)
Full-Time / Regular
$24.28 Hourly
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
The Jamaica YMCA is seeking an overnight Mechanic who, under the direct supervision of the Building Engineer, will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry systems at the Jamaica YMCA, as well as its off sites, as needed. The Mechanic will perform building repair, maintenance, and cosmetic upgrades as directed. They will also clean and maintain the inside and outside of the YMCA and its off sites; including but not limited to residential floor, sidewalks, hallways, stairways, roof tops, bathrooms, shower rooms, offices, and all program areas. The Mechanic will supervise and assign tasks for all overnight Y staff and outsource staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Service as the overnight FLSD, or as needed.
Performs repairs and preventive maintenance in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and swimming pool equipment (where applicable).
Performs building repair work as directed by branch leadership.
Cleans all bathrooms, classrooms, locker rooms, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, offices, Gymnasium, and in all other spaces within the branch including residential floors.
Stores all deliveries, moves furniture, sets up and breaks down rooms, and removes snow.
Strip and wax floors, also shampoo rugs as needed.
Informs the Building Engineer of all building issues and generate incident reports.
Responsible for painting when assigned.
Follow standards of DOH, DOB, FDNY, HPD and ECB Departments.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills & Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of maintenance and building construction work experience.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, along with basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
Knowledge of the use of mechanical, test equipment.
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 pool, including reading, repair, and maintenance.
Fire Safety Director certification or pass Fire Safety Director Certification within one (1) year of attaining position.
Obtain Building Certification within three (3) months of attaining position.
Must obtain S12, S13 and C42 Pool Certification within one (1) year of attaining position (subject to mid-year and annual review).
Must be on call 24/7 when Property Manager is not on-site.
Must be able to work overnight and flexible hours as needed.
Benefits: 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. Click here for more information.
How to Apply: If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
Job ID: req2102
Employment Type: Full-Time / Regular
Location: Jamaica YMCA, Jamaica, NY
Equal Opportunity Employer Drugfree Workplace
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Worksite address
jamaica, NY, 11406, US
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