Maintenance Assistant - Seasonal

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists with routine maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping duties for YMCA facilities, grounds, and equipment under the supervision of skilled maintenance staff. Performs general support tasks in a safe manner consistent with YMCA policies and Florida Minor Labor Laws

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works under supervision with skilled technicians in the performance of routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Assists in repairing non-hazardous building fixtures including windows, doors, locks, and blinds.
• Assists with minor plumbing fixture repairs including toilets, sinks, and urinals.
• Responds to routine maintenance requests as assigned and with supervision.
• Performs basic carpentry and facility support tasks including ceiling tile replacement, drywall patching, painting, and light repairs.
• Performs light custodial duties and general clean-up of assigned work areas.
• Assists with basic grounds maintenance as needed.
• Uses only approved tools and equipment as authorized, trained, and permitted under Florida Minor Labor Laws and YMCA safety policies.
• Will not operate power-driven machinery, power tools, forklifts, lawn equipment, or other hazardous equipment prohibited for minors under applicable law.
• Will not handle, mix, or apply hazardous chemicals or other hazardous substances.
• Will not perform roofing work or work performed on rooftops.
• Will not work on ladders or elevated platforms exceeding six (6) feet in height.
• Responsible for following all staff safety requirements, including cleaning and sanitation protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of allowable duties under Florida Minor Labor Laws.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must adhere to the YMCA's drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet the Association's policies on background screening.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, members, and supervisors.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training.
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols Training.
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The 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.
• Requires individual to perform a broad range of activities that requires full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate