JANITOR

Salary Range: $16.00/hour A Career with a Cause We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. 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 you in 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. Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are for ALL. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) Position Summary This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the Janitor will serve on the property staff as a team member who strives for the highest standard of safety, cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and attractiveness of the YMCA buildings and grounds. The Janitor provides leadership and assures the well‑being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies. Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $16.00/hour, Full‑time Non‑exempt YMCA Membership YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution: 12% (Y‑10%; employee‑2%) Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium) Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and Six Paid Holidays Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Follow and complete daily housekeeping work schedule in all assigned areas including; Performs preventive maintenance, repair and cleaning of the fitness equipment and other equipment when assigned. Perform floor care and cleaning including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and stairs and baseboard scrubbing. Perform window, wall, blind, shade and door care and cleaning. Perform ceiling care including vent cleaning, and light fixture and bulb repair and replacement. Perform restroom and locker room cleaning and sanitation including showers, partitions, toilets, urinals, sinks, counters and lockers in the men’s and women’s locker room and bathrooms. Perform counter, table, desk and chair care and cleaning. Perform snack area cleaning. Maintain and clean YMCA grounds, parking lots, and sidewalk including trash removal, grass cutting, minor tree cutting, snow removal and ice‑melt application. Assist with set up and clean up of rooms for special events, including carrying and lifting chairs and tables. Assist in the training of other property staff in this job description. Attend all scheduled staff meetings, required trainings and workshops, etc. Depending upon availability substitute for other Property Management staff. Other duties as assigned. Experience, Education and Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in custodial work preferred, but not necessary. Knowledge of modern janitorial methods, safety practices, materials and equipment, including the safe use of commercial waxing and buffing machines and other various equipment, detergents, soaps, waxes and cleaning compounds. Must be able to work in restricted male or female only areas such as restrooms, locker rooms and showers during operating hours. Excellent work ethic, human relation skills and communication skills. Read and interpret documents and labels such as YMCA policies and procedures, safety rules and chemicals. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Perform math calculations, i.e., add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions to calculate correct cleaning chemical measurements and event setups. Solve problems, situations and or complaints from members, program participants, parents and staff members. Complete assigned work with minimal supervision. Work independently as well as within a team of the Property Management, volunteers and YMCA staff. Trainings & Certifications Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to assignment to initial position. Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90‑days of employment. Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or successfully complete no later than 30‑days after employment begins. Must attend and complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention, Listen First, Quality Service trainings within 90‑days of employment. Physical Demands This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods and not become distracted. Capable to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Duties are performed primarily indoors; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas, or shower areas, occasionally exposed to outdoor conditions, frequently exposed to cleaning chemicals/products, the noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Central New York