Building Maintenance Mechanic

JCC Greater Boston is dedicated to maintaining a safe, welcoming, efficient, and comfortable environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We’re currently seeking a skilled and Building Maintenance Mechanic to join our Facilities Team. Whether you're a highly experienced professional ready to lead or a dependable technician looking to grow, we welcome your application.

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the Building Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for monitoring and administering the maintenance, repair, and operation of the JCC Leventhal Sidman campus grounds, buildings/structures, mechanical systems and equipment. This critical role includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards, and following preventative maintenance schedules. The Building Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots complex mechanical issues, manages work orders, and maintains accurate records of equipment performance and repairs. Working closely with the Facilities Team, this critical role helps to minimize downtime, optimize equipment efficiency, and support overall operational goals of maintaining a safe, welcoming and fully operational facility.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish

Perform all aspects of day-to-day required planned and emergent maintenance to ensure safe and operational fitness of the JCC building and grounds:

·       Perform general day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of facility and equipment as assigned.

·       Maintain and repair the building’s heating and air conditioning system.

·       Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for HVAC equipment.   Replace/clean filters, belts, motor bearings, dampers,
controls, pumps, heating and air conditioning units according to schedule or as required.

·       Maintain and repair all lighting fixtures including emergency lighting systems.  Replace bulbs, tubes, sockets, lenses, and ballasts as needed. 

·       Inspect emergency battery units and exterior and parking lot lighting on a monthly basis.  Replace units as needed.

·       Maintain and repair all plumbing fixtures throughout building.

·       Order supplies, chemical and equipment and maintain stock in accordance with budget guidelines and with the approval of the Facilities Manager.

·       Conduct non-emergency scheduled and unscheduled equipment and facility maintenance and/or repairs as needed/as assigned.

·       Address any emergent maintenance and/or repair work that occurs on the Leventhal-Sidman campus, its buildings, systems, structures or grounds.

·       Perform snow removal duties as required during winter months.  Be available for after-hours for snow removal coverage.

·       Service all gas-powered equipment including snow blowers and generators.

·       Perform any other duties outside of Leventhal-Sidman Campus?

·       Inform the Facilities Manager (or Director) is immediately made aware of any equipment or facility issues that may affect safety or environment.

·       Inform the Facilities Manager (or Director) is immediately made aware when shortages of critical facility system spare parts are noted.

·       Ensures a safe working environment and proper use of PPE.

·       Complies with OSHA, EPA, or industry-specific safety standards.

·       Completes required documentation, including responding and updating work order system?

Maintain safe and efficient operation of both outdoor and indoor pool systems, including pumps, filters, heaters, chlorination equipment, and other related infrastructure: 

·       Assist with the opening and closing of the outdoor pool facility.  Monitor outdoor pool conditions on a daily basis during summer months.

·       Inspect, maintain, and repair pool mechanical systems, including pumps, filters, motors, chemical feeders, and heaters.

·       Monitor and maintain appropriate water chemistry, including testing and adjusting pH, chlorine, and other chemical levels as needed to ensure water balance and sanitation.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues with plumbing, electrical systems, and water circulation.

·       Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on all pool equipment and systems.

·       Maintain accurate maintenance and repair logs.

·       Ensure compliance with local health and safety codes, as well as env