Maintenance Technician

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, is more than a workplace—we’re a community. We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep and operation of our facilities. This role is essential in ensuring our buildings, equipment, and grounds remain safe, functional, and welcoming for all members and staff.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary: $18.00/hr

What You’ll Do

No two days are the same! You’ll be responsible for a wide range of maintenance and facility support tasks, including:

• Performing preventive and general maintenance across YMCA facilities
• Troubleshooting and assisting with plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs
• Maintaining pool systems, spa equipment, and fitness machines
• Supporting facility renovations and improvement projects
• Ensuring clean, safe, and attractive indoor and outdoor spaces (including lawn care & snow removal)
• Monitoring safety risks and equipment conditions daily
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and reports
• Collaborating with the Head Maintenance Director on projects and planning

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in HVAC and Plumbing required
• Experience in building maintenance, custodial work or small construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• CPO certification (or willingness to obtain within 120 days)

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role! You should be comfortable with:

• Lifting up to 50–75 lbs
• Climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and working in various positions
• Working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Handling tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals safely

The Y provides a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, benefits and other perks as outlined below.

BENEFITS: As a full-time, employee, our competitive benefit package includes:

• Health insurance: Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family; Dental: Y pays 65%; Vision available
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
• Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off: Begins accruing at 19 days per year up to a max of 30. Caps at 240 hours
• Life Insurance: Y pays 1 X salary, EE has option to purchase additional coverage
• Long Term Disability: Paid by the Y; Employee can elect to purchase Short Term Disability

Y PERKS:

• Free household YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
• Child Care discount 25%; Summer Camp discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program

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We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Must be 18 years old or older. 

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.