Description
Facilities Technician
Location: YWCA of Minneapolis
Department: Facilities
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Building Engineer
About the Role
The YWCA is seeking a motivated, hands-on Facilities Technician to help maintain a safe, clean, and fully operational environment for our members, staff, and visitors. This role is ideal for someone with equipment maintenance skills who enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative, and excels at both independent and team-based work. The Facilities Technician plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of fitness equipment, facility systems, pools, and building spaces.
Key Responsibilities
Facility & Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain and repair fitness equipment, ensuring at least 90% operational uptime.
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions on the fitness floor.
- Support the Building Engineer with facility repairs, including small projects, painting/patching, pool systems, electrical, HVAC, and grounds work.
- Complete scheduled pool checks, including logs and follow-up chemical adjustments.
- Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specifications.
- Conduct and document regular equipment inspections.
- Create and maintain an effective parts inventory.
- Provide after-hours/on-call support as scheduled.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete checklists, building logs, equipment logs, preventive maintenance documentation, and inspections.
- Monitor repair status and communicate with signage.
- Track all repair and maintenance costs.
- Collaborate with the fitness team on equipment improvements aligned with membership needs.
- Communicate effectively with vendors and follow a 24-hour service call policy.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of preventive maintenance and equipment repair experience.
- Experience maintaining and repairing building equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Commitment to proper safety practices.
- Ability to interpret and uphold the YWCA Mission and Vision.
- Special Engineer licensing (or Second Class) and willingness to train for Class C Boilers License within the first year.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) OR ability to obtain within 3 months.
Preferred
- Trade or Technical School degree.
- Experience maintaining and repairing fitness equipment.
- CPR/AED certification (required within 30 days of hire).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. frequently.
- Regular walking; occasional standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and other physical movements.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
- Exposure to outdoor weather, humid conditions, mechanical parts, high places, fumes, chemicals, heat, and electrical risks.
- Noise levels are typically moderate.
Why Join Us?
- The YWCA offers a mission-driven work environment focused on empowering our community. As a Facilities Technician, you directly support the quality, safety, and functionality of a space that thousands rely on every year.