Custodial Staff

Housekeeping/Custodial Staff

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the Housekeeping/Custodial Staff members will maintain a safe, professional, respectful, and positive atmosphere for our members and guests. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Must be able to work evenings with a schedule of 4 pm- 10 pm.

OUR 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 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Other duties may include but are not limited to window washing, meeting setup, pool cleaning, snow removal, groundskeeping, and other maintenance and custodial responsibilities.
• Records and reports all needed repairs and may need to perform repairs as directed.
• Ensures YMCA buildings and properties are secure during shifts and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to the supervisor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and pass a pre-employment physical
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Six months or more related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals as well as their safe and efficient uses.
• CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of the community and social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends with a schedule of 4 pm- 10 pm

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required essential functions.

Work will be performed indoors and outdoors and may require occasional travel

Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.

Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30ft

Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform position functions

Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously

Must be able to handle stress and tension in a positive manner

Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust

Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment, which may involve, but is not limited to, the following activities: semi-reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces that may be underground, overhead or at ground level. Twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs and lying on the stomach and/or back.

Schedule

This hourly position has a schedule from 4 pm through 10 pm.