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Facility Engineer

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Westlake Village, CA, USA
Full-time

The YMCA is looking for a Facility Engineer who will oversee the maintenance and improvement for the new Yarrow Family YMCA facility, pool and satellite childcare locations including preventative maintenance.  This person will recruit, hire, train and supervise staff and contractors that relate to the construction, maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and equipment.  This person will ensure that all YMCA property risks are identified and well managed, programs are conducted in a safe environment and that the YMCA is in compliance with related legal requirements.  This person will be responsible for the administration of Facility Dude and associated tracking. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Maintains clean, safe and properly operating buildings, grounds systems and equipment assigned to the branch in compliance with all branch and association policies and local, county, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Maintains the YMCA property and grounds to ensure both are free from hazards i.e. hiking trails, trip hazards in and around the building, etc. 
  • Checks pool conditions, adjusts chemicals and temperature, and performs pool equipment maintenance as needed.
  • Manages a preventative maintenance program that maximizes the useful life and efficiency of all property and equipment assigned to the branch(s).
  • Walks the property and facility to ensure everything is working properly:  light bulbs, possible leaks, paint, filters, etc. 
  • Maintains long and short term Repair & Replacement plans for the branches.
  • Maintains Facility Dude on a daily basis.  
  • In conjunction with the Executive Director, develops an annual maintenance and property improvement budget and controls maintenance expenditures to the limits of that budget.
  • Maintains the MDS book and insures it is up to date at all times.
  • Performs other job related duties as requested and necessary.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Valid California class C or higher Driver’s License
  • Driving record acceptable to the YMCA auto insurance carrier
  • Preferred 2 years of working knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry and other maintenance-related areas
  • Ability to properly operate hand and power tools and educate direct reports on proper use of tools
  • Preferred 2 years of experience of pool health requirements and operation of pool equipment.  Certified Pool / Spa Operator Certification (CPO) required within 120 days of employment
  • Ability to lift and least 50 lbs
  • Ability to bend, squat, lift, push, pull and stoop to reach hard-to-access areas for maintenance and repair tasks
  • Ability to climb a ladder safely
  • Ability to continuously move around the property and facility
  • Criminal record clearance
Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 29 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 29 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit