About the YMCA

The Y is filled with passionate leaders, thinkers and doers. Whether a camp counselor, program director or fitness instructor, we all share a common goal to serve and make our community healthier, happier and stronger.

We look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy working on a team and with the public. If you can see yourself at the Y, please read on!

Employee Perks

• Free YMCA membership!
• Plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
• YMCA-subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus YMCA-funded HRA (FT & PT30).
• Generous program discounts, including childcare and camp.
• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement).
• Training, certification and advancement opportunities.

About this Role

This position will work under the direction of the Facility Director to ensure maintenance of our YMCA facility.

We’re looking for someone great!

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and electrical work.
• Ability to follow schedules and deadlines to meet the needs of various YMCA programs.
• Ability written instructions in the absence of direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
• Capable of performing basic math calculations, including fractions and decimals.
• Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual; can work independently and within a team.
• A criminal background check is required and may include fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inclusion - Honors the YMCA of Southern Maine’s Promise Statement. Models a commitment to equity and inclusion. Creates a safe environment that helps all feel welcome and respected. Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation. Supports people with unique experiences or points of view to share their perspectives.
• Leadership – Is a collaborative, engaged, and active participant in our Association, including communicating in an effective and timely manner and making sound decisions.
• Relationship Building – Develop positive, authentic relationships within the Y that lead to greater awareness of the Y’s mission and impact, growth in number of people served, as well as revenue. Listens and expresses self effectively and with an understanding of the needs of a particular audience.
• Personal Growth – Maintains a high degree of emotional maturity and interpersonal skills and is committed to personal growth and skill acquisition.
• Operations & Safety - Ensures the health and wellbeing of all at the YMCA through preventative facility maintenance and timely and effective repairs. Provides rapid and timely response to all accidents, situations, incidents and emergencies appropriately, calmly and professionally using proper techniques and completes incident reports as needed. Complies with all OSHA safety practices. Supports equipment repair, proper handling of pool chemicals, floor care, snow removal and other duties as assigned.
• Data Tracking & Documentation –Maintains accurate and consistent maintenance logs, inventory and completes all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Salary

Starting at $20/hour, depending on experience.

We invite you to join us in this amazing work — to develop your skills, to realize your potential and to discover a career that is so much more than a job.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Where permitted by applicable law, candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with a valid medical exemption or for a sincerely held religious belief.

A Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We commit to inclusion in our mission and in our hiring practices by promising to make the Y open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances, without discrimination.