Maintenance Technician

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Markham YMCA Health & Fitness Centre is a spacious, 60,000 square foot facility that houses a full-featured health and fitness centre, as well as school break and summer camps programs.

In this role, you will:

• Undertakes preventative maintenance and repairs to building equipment and responds to work orders including painting and drywall, HVAC Equipment, fire safety and emergency equipment, locker maintenance, floor surfacing, plumbing repairs etc., and takes appropriate action to rectify any problem, including coordinating third party contractors.
• Ensures the safe and continual operation of the pools, whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms; including related equipment, chemicals and cleanliness as required by relevant legislation, taking appropriate action relating to repairs.
• Performs light duty cleaning, project cleaning, general cleaning and laundry service.
• Ensures the safety of all members, property and self by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures and adheres to all YMCA of Greater Toronto policies and Priority SAM cleaning and maintenance standards.
• Performs building and equipment repairs as required. Contacts contractors as required and provides supervision of, while repairs are being performed.
• Responds to all emergencies in the facility and reports any and all maintenance issues to the Facility Manager. Functions as building operator in the absence of Facility Supervisor / Manager.
• Performs opening and/or closing centre coverage and responds to requests for assistance during on-call duty period as required.
• Assists with materials management relating to building supplies, ensuring inventory levels are adequate and materials are ordered and replaced as required.
• Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
• Ensures appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective member and volunteer participation.
• Builds relationship with members and seeks opportunities to share the YMCA story and educates members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• High School education
• Completion of courses offered as part of the Building Operator Certificate an asset; willingness to increase knowledge and skills in this area
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR level C an asset
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in skilled trades and/or building maintenance, experience and aptitude in multiple areas including:
  • Electrical/Plumbing
  • Operating Engineering/Pneumatics
  • Mechanical HVAC
  • Pool filtration/water chemistry
• Experience in pool operation an asset; Pool Operator Certificate preferred (certification must be obtained within first three months)
• WHMIS and related health and safety training an asset
• Computer Skills an asset; Computerized facility management applications an asset
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Takes the opportunity to be involved in partnerships and collaborations; team player
• Ability to work in a fast paced physically demanding environment
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Flexibility regarding work schedule including days, evenings and weekends
• The position requires the following Core Association Competencies: fundamental competence in: Effective Interpersonal Communications; Ethics & Self-Management; being Member Focused; Relationship Building and Partnering; being Results Focused; teamwork and collaboration; in diversity and social inclusion

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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