--- title: Facility Maintenance Lead at Y Academy in Sarasota, FL description: Y Academy is hiring for the Facility Maintenance Lead role in Sarasota, FL. Pays $20–$22 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/facility-maintenance-lead-at-ymca-of-southwest-florida-01a15ef8-f836-7ccc-960b-eabc33881431 date: 2026-11-14T12:41:26Z og_description: Join Y Academy as Facility Maintenance Lead in Sarasota, FL. Pays $20–$22 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/s5lsib.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Y Academy | | **Location** | Sarasota, FL | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Y Academy. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Y Academy. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $44,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description **POSITION SUMMARY:** Responsible for the daily maintenance, physical condition, cleanliness, and operational readiness of an assigned YMCA facility. Perform routine and extensive preventive maintenance, general building repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and building systems. Responds to maintenance requests through the Association's work-order management system and monitors the quality of custodial services. Works under the direction of the Regional Facilities Coordinator to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for members, staff, and guests. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Plans, coordinates, and supervises the operation of the assigned facility, including: - Performs routine and extensive preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds, including carpentry, painting, flooring, doors, locks, windows, and general building systems. - Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems within established qualifications and safety requirements. - Receives, prioritizes as directed, and completes assigned maintenance requests through the Association's work-order management system, documenting work performed, materials used, and outstanding concerns. - Conducts daily facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, cleanliness concerns, and potential equipment failures. - Monitors custodial work quality and facility cleanliness, communicates deficiencies, and follows up to ensure established standards are maintained. - Communicates custodial performance and staffing concerns to the Regional Facilities - Coordinator, who retains responsibility for scheduling and personnel management. - Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment, maintaining accurate inspection and service records. - Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of facility grounds, landscaping, swimming pools, and associated equipment, as applicable. - Responds to emergency maintenance situations, takes appropriate immediate corrective action, and communicates concerns to the Regional Facilities Coordinator. - Assists with severe weather preparation, facility protection, and post-storm inspections and recovery. - Coordinates on-site access and assistance for approved outside contractors and vendors performing maintenance, inspections, or repairs. - Identifies needed supplies, materials, replacement parts, and equipment and communicates purchasing needs to the Regional Facilities Coordinator. - Assists with quarterly and annual facility and equipment inspections, including required safety and regulatory inspections. - Supports facility renovations, equipment relocation, furniture assembly, and other general maintenance projects. - Maintains safe work practices, proper storage of tools and materials, and compliance with Association safety and cleaning protocols. - Travels to other Association properties to assist with maintenance needs as directed. - Performs other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** - High school diploma or general education degree (GED). - Minimum of 2–3 years of responsible experience in building maintenance, mechanical equipment repair, or general facilities maintenance; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. - Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance practices. - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems and independently perform a variety of general maintenance repairs. - Proficiency in the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment. - Ability to use computerized work-order management systems or willingness to learn. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet established deadlines. - Ability to identify safety hazards, evaluate maintenance concerns, and communicate needed corrective actions. - Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively with facility leadership, custodial staff, vendors, and other employees. - Ability to read and comprehend instructions, safety procedures, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation. - Ability to maintain accurate records of completed work, inspections, and maintenance activities. - Adherence to the Association's drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy. - Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet Association background screening policies **WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. - The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. ## Skills - Swimming Styles - Facilities Maintenance - Equipment Maintenance - Renovation - Smoke Testing - HVAC - Balance Sheet - Cleanliness - Facility Inspection - Minor Repairs - Inspection - Order Management - Cleaning - Building Management Systems (Bms) - People Management - Willingness To Learn - Locking Mechanisms - Hand Tools - Regulatory Inspections - Purchasing - Polish - Mechanical Systems - Interpersonal Skills - General Maintenance and Repair - Furniture Assembly - Landscaping - Flooring Installation - Power Tools - Mechanical Equipment Maintenance - Safety Procedures - Workplace Safety - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - IBM Rational DOORS - Leadership - Maintenance - Organizational Skills - Building Maintenance - Equipment Inspection - Communication - Custodial Services ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Supervisor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-supervisor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 159185 jobs - [Child Day Care Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/child-day-care-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11309 jobs - [Sarasota, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida/sarasota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2325 jobs ## Related pages - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 159185 jobs - [Child Day Care Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/child-day-care-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11309 jobs - [Sarasota, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida/sarasota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2325 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)