Maintenance Worker

This position is located at ASYMCA Child Development Center located at Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The purpose of this position is to execute maintenance- related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades.

Salary commensurate with experience ($30.00 per hour)

Duties and Responsibilities : The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi- skilled and skilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical facilities. Incumbent performs work in at least three of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures.

Plumbing: makes plumbing repairs, by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units of utility, supply, and disposal systems, such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile, damaged or broken pipe, leaky faucets, and stopped up drains. Installs water heaters, garbage disposal units, faucets, and sinks. Performs routine maintenance on washer and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action. Maintains toilets, sinks and refrigerators in classrooms and adult rest rooms.

Electrica l: Repairs by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats. Replace fluorescent and incandescent bulbs and tubes.

Carpentry: Performs basic carpentry repairs such as repair/ relace screens, windows, door frames, molding and trim. Repair and replace drywall and related products. Maintains cabinetry, drawers, and furniture.

Painting: Performs standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, spraying and coating materials that are prepared according to specific directions, and by the application of coating techniques that ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected, and free from drips and runs. Observes required safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations.

Outside: Maintains the playground fencing, shed, trikes and all equipment.

Notify specific contractors if equipment is under warranty, coordinate contractor visits to repair or replace items.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Armed Service YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws of regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.