Custodian

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Facility Associate provides custodial services to the Facility Director, assuring the building meets excellent requirements.


Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a mission driven non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.


Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You'll Do

• Understand and perform custodial functions as directed by Facility Director.
• Maintain cleanliness of building at all times.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, mopping, trash removal, dusting, window cleaning, and grounds keeping.
• Maintain grounds in a safe manner and pleasing appearance according to the season.
• Maintain a safe environment for members and staff while performing work duties.
• Assist with room set up and breakdown, and snow removal as needed.
• Evaluate and report any health, safety or cleanliness issues to supervisor.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies.
• Follow all Association and applicable safety standards when performing any tasks.
• Assist with maintaining all buildings and fire suppression inspections.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in custodial field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic custodial equipment and functions
• Ability to relate well with staff and public
• Obtain and/or maintain a valid driver's license
• Be willing to alter work schedule to deal with job demands and manage competing priorities
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
• Basic computer skills required
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English

Work Conditions and 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, sit, walk, communicate and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.


Why You Need To Apply

Not meeting every single requirement? That's perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you're excited about this role, don't let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we're looking for!