YMCA Pool Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pool Maintenance Technician maintains YMCA properties through preventative maintenance and repairs while serving as one of the association’s primary subject-matter resources for pool maintenance. The position supports the Y, a leading nonprofit strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Salary is DOE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Complete association-wide facility and grounds work orders, routine/preventative maintenance, and general repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, painting, fixtures, and equipment work.Inspect facilities and address safety concerns and maintenance needs.

2. Serve as a primary maintenance resource for YMCA swimming pools, pool equipment, and aquatic mechanical systems. Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; operate and monitor pumps, motors, filtration, circulation, chemical systems, heaters, boilers, valves, controllers, and related equipment. Promptly identify and communicate conditions that may affect safe pool operations.

3. Ensure compliance with swimming pool regulations, health department requirements, and YMCA standards for pool operations, water quality, and chemical and pool safety.

4. Work with aquatics and branch leadership to resolve maintenance and equipment issues affectingwater quality, temperature, circulation, programming, member usage, or pool operations.Recommend or support temporary pool closure when necessary for safety and compliance.

5. Coordinate aquatic repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, and facility projects with the Support Director of Aquatics. Obtain vendor quotes, evaluate repair or replacement options, schedule services, and ensure quality work.

6. Maintain accurate maintenance records and preventative maintenance schedules covering work orders, inspections, repairs, vendor services, warranties, and equipment condition. Keepmaintenance, mechanical, pool equipment, and chemical storage areas safe, secure, clean, and organized.

7. Update appropriate YMCA leadership on maintenance priorities, safety concerns, equipment failures, repair progress and status, and anticipated costs. Respond to maintenance emergenciesas needed.

8. Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, members, volunteers, and the public. Participate professionally and positively in required meetings, trainings, and certifications.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Functional Expertise

Innovation

Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED required. An associate’s degree, technical/trade certification, or three or more years of relevant facility, property, commercial building, or pool maintenance experience is preferred.

2. Working knowledge of general facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, required. Knowledge or experience in pool operation, water treatment, filtration, circulation, pumps, motors, heaters, chemical systems, and related aquatic equipment preferred.

3. Ability to troubleshoot facility and equipment issues; read and follow technical manuals and specifications; maintain accurate records; prioritize multiple maintenance needs; and exercise sound judgment.

4. Must complete required certifications and training, including BLS CPR, First Aid, and National Pool Operator’s Certificate within 30 days of hire, along with YMCA risk management, and other required maintenance-specific training and certifications.

5. Ability to safely handle pool chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials following applicable safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, Safety Data Sheets, and YMCA policies.

6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with branch, Aquatics, and Facilities staff, vendors, contractors, members, volunteers, and other stakeholders, and relate positively to diverse groups.

7. Successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment screening required. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for travel between YMCA branches as needed.

8. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.

9. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

10. Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Hands-on, non-office work across YMCA swimming pools, mechanical and equipment rooms, chemical storage areas, maintenance spaces, grounds, and general building areas.

• Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to weather, water, humidity, heat, cold, dust, fumes, chlorine and other pool chemicals, cleaning products, noise, and electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

• Ability to safely use hand and power tools and perform tasks requiring finger dexterity and grasping.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and maintain visual acuity needed to safely perform essential job functions.

• May require early morning, evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency work based on Association and facility needs.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer