Facilities Technician
Location: YWCA of Minneapolis
Department: Facilities
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Building Engineer
Hours: 3pm - 11:30pm with a half an hour break Mon - Fri and on call.
About the Role
The YWCA is seeking a motivated, hands-on Facilities Technician to help maintain a safe, clean, and fully operational environment for our members, staff, and visitors. This role is ideal for someone with equipment maintenance skills who enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative, and excels at both independent and team-based work. The Facilities Technician plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of fitness equipment, facility systems, pools, and building spaces.
Key Responsibilities
Facility & Equipment Maintenance
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Maintain and repair fitness equipment, ensuring at least 90% operational uptime.
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Identify and correct unsafe conditions on the fitness floor.
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Support the Building Engineer with facility repairs, including small projects, painting/patching, pool systems, electrical, HVAC, and grounds work.
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Complete scheduled pool checks, including logs and follow-up chemical adjustments.
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Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specifications.
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Conduct and document regular equipment inspections.
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Create and maintain an effective parts inventory.
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Provide after-hours/on-call support as scheduled.
Administrative Responsibilities
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Complete checklists, building logs, equipment logs, preventive maintenance documentation, and inspections.
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Monitor repair status and communicate with signage.
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Track all repair and maintenance costs.
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Collaborate with the fitness team on equipment improvements aligned with membership needs.
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Communicate effectively with vendors and follow a 24-hour service call policy.
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Attend required meetings and trainings.
Qualifications
Required
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2+ years of preventive maintenance and equipment repair experience.
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Experience maintaining and repairing building equipment.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and within a team.
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Commitment to proper safety practices.
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Ability to interpret and uphold the YWCA Mission and Vision.
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Special Engineer licensing (or Second Class) and willingness to train for Class C Boilers License within the first year.
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Certified Pool Operator (CPO) OR ability to obtain within 3 months.
Preferred
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Trade or Technical School degree.
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Experience maintaining and repairing fitness equipment.
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CPR/AED certification (required within 30 days of hire).
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. frequently.
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Regular walking; occasional standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and other physical movements.
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Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
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Exposure to outdoor weather, humid conditions, mechanical parts, high places, fumes, chemicals, heat, and electrical risks.
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Noise levels are typically moderate.
Why Join Us?
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The YWCA offers a mission-driven work environment focused on empowering our community. As a Facilities Technician, you directly support the quality, safety, and functionality of a space that thousands rely on every year.
