Salary Rate: $45,820 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Markham YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried - 12 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Deadline to Apply: November 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark Join our passionate team and help us to achieve excellent things in our community

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Markham YMCA Health & Fitness Centre is a spacious, 60,000 square foot facility that houses a full-featured health and fitness centre, as well as school break and summer camps programs.

In this role, you will:

- Undertakes preventative maintenance and repairs to building equipment and responds to work orders including painting and drywall, HVAC Equipment, fire safety and emergency equipment, locker maintenance, floor surfacing, plumbing repairs etc., and takes appropriate action to rectify any problem, including coordinating third party contractors.
- Ensures the safe and continual operation of the pools, whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms; including related equipment, chemicals and cleanliness as required by relevant legislation, taking appropriate action relating to repairs.
- Performs light duty cleaning, project cleaning, general cleaning and laundry service.
- Ensures the safety of all members, property and self by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures and adheres to all YMCA of Greater Toronto policies and Priority SAM cleaning and maintenance standards.
- Performs building and equipment repairs as required.



Contacts contractors as required and provides supervision of, while repairs are being performed.
- Responds to all emergencies in the facility and reports any and all maintenance issues to the Facility Manager. Functions as building operator in the absence of Facility Supervisor / Manager.
- Performs opening and/or closing centre coverage and responds to requests for assistance during on-call duty period as required.
- Assists with materials management relating to building supplies, ensuring inventory levels are adequate and materials are ordered and replaced as required.
- Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
- Ensures appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective member and volunteer participation.
- Builds relationship with members and seeks opportunities to share the YMCA story and educates members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity.
- Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.




- Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
- Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

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 working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible a

📌 Maintenance Technician (Markham)
🏢 YMCA of Greater Toronto
📍 Markham