YMCA - Oakland, CA
posted 2 months ago
The Lead Engineer Maintenance Staff position at the Oakland Y is a full-time role focused on ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the facility and its equipment. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying, troubleshooting, and implementing repairs and improvements on various systems within the facility. The Lead Engineer will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and functionality of the environment, which includes performing routine electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry repairs. Additionally, the role involves providing service and repairs for HVAC systems, pumps, fans, and filters, ensuring that all equipment operates efficiently and effectively. In this position, the Lead Engineer may also assist in training and supervising maintenance staff, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment. The individual will be responsible for performing locksmithing and keying for the facility, as well as maintaining pool equipment, steam rooms, sauna rooms, and hot tubs. Regular inspections for safety will be conducted, and the Lead Engineer will document these inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires close collaboration with the Facility Director to set priorities and address any identified problems, as well as notifying the Facilities and Executive Director of any maintenance issues that require major repairs. The Lead Engineer will also manage material purchasing, sorting, organizing, and salvaging, while tracking and maintaining the operating expenses for the facility. Maintaining the overall interior and exterior appearance of the facility is essential, and the Lead Engineer will complete repair requests in a timely manner. The position also involves performing upkeep of grounds and buildings, including lawn mowing, shoveling, raking, and painting as required. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.