Maintenance Technician

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team of McDonald Family YMCA Health and Fitness Centre and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Maintenance Technician provides a high standard of building maintenance, providing quality experiences and ensuring the safety of members. Working as an integral part of the centre staff team in relationship building and connecting with members, ensures excellent member relations and rapport in day-to-day interactions. All YMCA employees play a critical role in taking the opportunity to interact, involve all members, and maintain a high level of professionalism.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and repair building equipment, respond to work orders, including painting and drywall, maintain HVAC equipment, handle fire safety and emergency equipment, and maintain lockers, surface floors, and repair plumbing as needed. Take appropriate action to rectify any problems, including coordinating third-party contractors.


• Ensure the safe and continual operation of pools, whirlpools, saunas, and steam rooms, along with related equipment, chemicals, and cleanliness, as required by relevant legislation. Take appropriate action regarding repairs.


• Perform light-duty cleaning, project cleaning, general cleaning, and laundry services.


• Ensure the safety of all members, property, and oneself by following established workplace health and safety practices and procedures. Adhere to all YMCA of Greater Toronto policies and Priority SAM cleaning and maintenance standards.


• Perform building and equipment repairs as necessary. Contact contractors as needed and provide supervision during repairs.


• Respond to all emergencies in the facility and report any maintenance issues to the Facility Manager. Function as a building operator in the absence of the Facility Supervisor/Manager.


• Provide coverage for center opening and/or closing and respond to requests for assistance during on-call duty periods as required.


• Assist with materials management related to building supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels and ordering/replacing materials as necessary.


• Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.


• Implement and monitor appropriate policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective member and volunteer participation.


• Build relationships with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story while educating members and guests on the YMCA as a charity.


• Perform other assigned duties.

You bring:

• High School education


• Completion of courses offered as part of the Building Operator Certificate an asset; willingness to increase knowledge and skills in this area


• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR level C an asset


• Minimum of 5 years related experience in skilled trades and/or building maintenance, experience and aptitude in multiple areas including:




• Electrical/Plumbing


• Operating Engineering/Pneumatics


• Mechanical HVAC


• Pool filtration/water chemistry

• Experience in pool operation an asset; Pool Operator Certificate preferred (certification must be obtained within first three months)


• WHMIS and related health and safety training an asset


• Computer Skills an asset; Computerized facility management applications an asset


• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail


• Ability to meet deadlines


• Takes the opportunity to be involved in partnerships and collaborations; team player


• Ability to work in a fast paced physically demanding environment


• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers


• Excellent written communication skills


• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging


• Flexibility regarding work schedule including days, evenings and weekends

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values


• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services


• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter 

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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