Job Description

Join the YMCA Maintenance Team – Help Us Keep Our Community Strong!

The YMCA is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Maintenance Staff. As a key member of our team, you’ll play an essential role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. From ensuring equipment is in top condition to keeping our facilities spotless, your work will directly contribute to the well-being and experience of our community.

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership, or 50% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working at a membership branch, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered during regular Childwatch hours. All part-time employees also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Caylor Nickel Family YMCA is seeking a responsible and attentive Maintenance Assistant to join our team to assist in the maintenance, improvement, safety, and cleaning operations of grounds, properties, facilities, and vehicles.

• Support: Equipment repairs, hanging/removing signage, snow removal, weed killing, preventive maintenance tasks (grease bearings, replace belts, clean parts, etc.), minor plumbing, electrical, and construction, record keeping, some clerical tasks, setup/teardown for classes/events.
• Serve: Have a good mechanical aptitude, a focus on safety, good communication skills, and be comfortable working independently as well as in a team.
• Care: Ensure a safe and secure environment both within and around the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of facility maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas preferred.
• This position requires the ability to read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and product labels.
• Reliable transportation to attend work.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary: Part-time $13.50-$14.00 hourly

Hours Available: Flexible

Location: Caylor Nickel Family YMCA, 550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN 46714