Assistant Building and Grounds Director

The Assistant Building and Grounds Director will be responsible to manage the completion of all work orders, ensuring that all work done is safe and professional manner.  Incumbent will assist in the maintenance and improvement operations of the YMCA facilities and vehicles, including preventative maintenance, safety and risk management, housekeeping and related budgets.

The schedule will be Sunday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm. 

The expected start date is March 2, 2026

This job description is not an expressed or implied contract, and YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description as necessary.

• Assist in the overall coordination of facility maintenance (maintenance requests), preventive maintenance and all housekeeping related functions.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are handled in a professional manner and are completed on time.
• Be computer knowledgeable to interface and respond to a computer based “Maintenance Request -Facility Dude” software.
• Complete repair work and projects assigned in a timely manner and report completion back to Property Director in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and schedule with the maintenance staff to complete “To-Do Lists” and “Maintenance Request” on a daily basis.
• Be the eyes and ears on the YMCA properties. To ensure the facility, vehicles and equipment are kept presentable and be proactive with risk management situations before they happen.
• Support Building and Grounds Director with budgetary items that are needed to continue the growth of the camp.
• Participate with other members of management in the YMCA’s fund raising efforts.
• Willingness to cross-support other departments as needed such as program departments, the Welcome Center, etc…
• Plus any other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Three or more years’ experience in facility management or closely related field.
• Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards
• Skills in supervision and light computer knowledge.
• Able to be a problem solver and have a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other maintenance related areas.
• Must be well groomed and able to follow dress code per employee handbook.
• Working knowledge to operate construction equipment.
• Experience in handling power tools and chain saws.
• Automotive mechanical experience highly encouraged
• This is a safety sensitive position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour per week with irregular work hours.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations on a 24/7 basis.

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.