Job Details

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff - of all ages and from all walks of life - work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community's health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The City of Spokane Valley Maintenance Lead oversees day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety of managed City of Spokane Valley pool areas to comply with safety and health regulations (mid-April through mid-October), and, in the Off-Season Facilities Floater role, supports Y maintenance operations in the offseason (mid-October through mid-April). The City of Spokane Valley Maintenance Lead and Off-Season Facilities Floater promotes safety and efficiency at managed locations to deliver exceptional experiences for all staff and visitors.

Lead Maintenance for City of Spokane Valley Pools off season Maintenance Floater position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Core Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine maintenance tasks including, but not limited to cleaning, chemical treatments, water testing, inspection of pool equipment (pumps, filters, heaters, etc.), locker rooms, pool building and grounds.
2. Make recommendations for improvements or repairs, and reports maintenance and safety issues to the Association Facilities Executive promptly.
3. Maintain and restock inventory of pool chemicals, cleaning supplies, and equipment to ensure consistent and safe pool service.
4. Maintain accurate records and upkeep of work orders using Asset Essentials management system.
5. Assist the Association Facilities Executive in the coordination of outside contractors and vendors.
6. Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards established by the law, state licensing and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur.

Summer Responsibilities:

1. Manage and maintain all aspects of daily outdoor pool operations, including water treatment, equipment functionality, and opening/closing procedures.
2. Lead seasonal opening and closing of outdoor pools and property.
3. Ensure outdoor pool areas meet local, state, and federal safety and health standards, conducting regular safety checks as necessary.
4. Maintain records of outdoor pool inspection, water quality tests, and any maintenance or repairs, and provide to Association Facilities Executive as requested.
5. Ensure City of Spokane Valley Aquatics staff adhere to safety, operational, and customer service standards.

Off-Season Responsibilities:

1. Serve in a floater role, providing indoor pool maintenance and building and grounds coverage as needed across multiple Association facilities.
2. Perform off-season cleaning, upkeep, and preventative maintenance at indoor pools, buildings, and grounds.
3. Complete indoor pool and facilities projects as assigned by Association Facilities Executive.
4. Transport pool equipment, supplies, and materials to and between indoor locations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year technical program in HVAC or comparable program preferred.
• Three years in a like facility or building maintenance preferred
• One specialized certification: Certified Pool Operator, Aquatics Facility Operator, Low Pressure Boiler Operator, or other applicable professional certification preferred.
• If not currently certified, will be trained and certified upon hire
• Familiar with all job safety requirements such as PPE and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Familiarity with direct digital controls for building management systems.
• Knowledge of pool water chemistry, filtration systems, general pool equipment maintenance, and health and safety regulations related to pool operations.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Possess a valid driver's license and meet all requirements of the YMCA Driver Policy.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Outlook and Excel, and ability to be trained on the Facilities Management system.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Completion of YMCA required trainings upon hire
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use medium physical effort to set up and operate heavy equipment and machinery.
• The employee is regularly required to use ladders, scaffolding and work in confined spaces
• The employee is regularly exposed to health and safety hazards.
• The employee is regularly required to travel to multiple worksites and, when applicable, to vendors for maintaining pool equipment and supplies.
• The employee is regularly exposed to strong chemicals, odors, and cleaning agents.
• The employee is regularly required to have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• The employees is regularly required to work flexible schedules, working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The employee is frequently required to work in uncomfortable stationary positions.
• The employee is frequently retired to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to work on/near slippery or wet surfaces.
• The employee is frequently required to perform standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• The employee occasionally needs to respond to emergency maintenance calls outside of normal work hours
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $22.50/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Depended Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $50/month for employee-only coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 7.66 hours /month (starting at 11 days per year)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child when employee is on-site and working.
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!