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Maintenance Site Lead

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Description
The Maintenance Site Lead supports the David D. Hunting YMCA and requires 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM availability, 3–4 days per week, plus 1–2 daytime weekend shifts.

Position Summary
The Maintenance Site Lead assists with the safety, security, and general operation of YMCA facilities. This position requires hands‑on maintenance duties and the ability to work with project teams, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and work independently to effect repairs. The role also demands a keen eye for cost‑effective solutions, the ability to bid projects, weigh and assess costs and time requirements, and superior interpersonal skills to assemble, direct, supervise and implement project teams to complete projects in a timely manner.

Principal Activities

Responsible for all preventative maintenance on fitness equipment and general repairs and inspections; works with equipment warranties and vendor repair programs

Ensures maintenance policies are adhered to at all times

Supervises project teams, assignments and completion of all projects in a timely manner

Performs preventative maintenance to fitness equipment, or delegates and oversees projects

Prepares and schedules activities and projects as needed

Supports and maintains professional rapport with members, vendors, and staff

Performs minor and routine painting, plumbing, construction, and repair, as well as other related maintenance activities

Maintains all areas in a clean, presentable fashion

Contributes to general training and coaching of the maintenance team

Assists with meeting preparations and team communications

Assists with general cleaning and grounds as needed

Upholds all safety standards, MSDS documentation, and models

Additional Responsibilities
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.

Compensation
$20.00 – $23.00 per hour; Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt (40 hrs/week)

Benefits

Free YMCA Family Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities & program discounts for you and your family!

Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Up to 93% employer paid plan options through Blue Care Network.

Dental and Vision Insurance – low‑cost coverage options.

Health Savings Account (HSA) – Receive up to $1,040 in employer contributions each year to help cover qualified medical expenses.

Generous Paid Time Off – Beginning with 3 weeks of PTO per year, plus 9 paid holidays.

20% Childcare Discount – Discount is off the regular rate for each child enrolled in a YMCA childcare program, excluding the infant room.

Paid Parental Leave – Dedicated time off to support you during the arrival or adoption of a child.

Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.

Paid Disability Leave – short & long term disability coverage.

Life Insurance – employer paid life insurance, plus voluntary coverage for the entire family.

Optional Insurance – Customize your coverage with options like accident, hospital, pet, and legal insurance, plus more to fit your lifestyle and needs.

Pay on Demand – Access your earned wages before payday.

Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.

Loan Forgiveness – Eligible employees can also take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

Community Discounts and more!

Requirements
High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years of equipment maintenance or equivalent education, training and experience. Working knowledge of building and ground cleanliness. Ability to troubleshoot basic wellness equipment mechanical issues and manage the preventive maintenance of fitness equipment. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within the first 90 days

First Aid Certification required within the first 90 days

AED‑Oxygen Certification required within the first 90 days

Blood Borne Pathogen training

State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Certified Pool Operator within first year of employment, preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as addition and subtractions, discounts, interest, commission proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. During these duties the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

Travel
5–10% of local travel within the state of Michigan, primarily between other branch locations in the Greater Grand Rapids Association; occasional out‑of‑state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.

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