Maintenance Assistant - Seasonal

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Venice Gardens, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assists skilled staff with routine maintenance, minor repairs to building fixtures, and general custodial duties. Performs basic carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping tasks while adhering to safety protocols and labor laws.

Qualifications

You have the ability to follow instructions and perform routine maintenance and repair tasks. You are able to work cooperatively with staff and members and possess basic knowledge of facility support functions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

First Aid

Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists with routine maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping duties for YMCA facilities, 

grounds, and equipment under the supervision of skilled maintenance staff. Performs 

general support tasks in a safe manner consistent with YMCA policies and Florida Minor 

Labor Laws

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works under supervision with skilled technicians in the performance of routine 

maintenance and minor repairs to buildings and equipment.

• Assists in repairing non-hazardous building fixtures including windows, doors, locks, 

and blinds.

• Assists with minor plumbing fixture repairs including toilets, sinks, and urinals.

• Responds to routine maintenance requests as assigned and with supervision.

• Performs basic carpentry and facility support tasks including ceiling tile replacement, 

drywall patching, painting, and light repairs.

• Performs light custodial duties and general clean-up of assigned work areas.

• Assists with basic grounds maintenance as needed.

• Uses only approved tools and equipment as authorized, trained, and permitted under 

Florida Minor Labor Laws and YMCA safety policies.

• Will not operate power-driven machinery, power tools, forklifts, lawn equipment, or 

other hazardous equipment prohibited for minors under applicable law.

• Will not handle, mix, or apply hazardous chemicals or other hazardous substances.

• Will not perform roofing work or work performed on rooftops.

• Will not work on ladders or elevated platforms exceeding six (6) feet in height.

• Responsible for following all staff safety requirements, including cleaning and 

sanitation protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of allowable duties under Florida 

Minor Labor Laws.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Must adhere to the YMCA’s drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.

• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check

requirements and meet the Association’s policies on background screening.

• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, members, and supervisors.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required.

• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training.

• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training.

• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols Training.

• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

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.

• Requires individual to perform a broad range of activities that requires full range of 

motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. 

Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special 

accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to 

supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations 

(depending upon the programs).

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

YMCA of Southwest Florida is a leading non-profit organization committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serving Bradenton to Bonita Springs, YMCA of Southwest Florida has over 1000 employees serving communities along the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida. We’re an inclusive, nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We work hard to make a difference and are looking for passionate leaders to join us as we continue to grow and serve in our communities where we are needed most.
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