General Maintenance Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:   General Maintenance Worker 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt                                            

Status: Part Time                                                               

Reports to: Building and Maintenance Director                         

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The maintenance staff upholds and maintains a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.  

OUR MISSION AND FOCUS  

The Northfield Area Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and a strong community. We will relentlessly pursue opportunities that strengthen our community and help them thrive. Youth Development- Encourage and nurture the potential of all youth we serve. Healthy Living- Improve whole life wellbeing in our communities. Social Responsibility- Develop socially responsible communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains the cleanliness of the Northfield Y; performs general cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, washing windows, dusting counters, desks, and filing cabinets, emptying wastebaskets, and cleaning drinking fountains.
2. Restocks toilet paper, hand towels, soap, and trash bags.
3. Removes snow, ice and trash from around entryways to the building.
4. Utilizes various machines and equipment in the delivery of service, such as vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, pressure washer, hand tools, and snow shovels.
5. Acts as a member of the staff team by setting up/taking down equipment for programs, meetings, special events, and other maintenance logistical needs.
6. Be alert to risk management and respond/repair to safety issues immediately.
7. Communicates repair needs out of the scope of their ability to the Building and Maintenance Director.
8. Works as a member of the staff team and interact with members, guests and other community leaders in a positive manner.
9. Assist Building and Maintenance Director as requested with fixing and maintaining the facility.
10. Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems and overall safety of the facilities, and grounds.
11. Responsible for opening and closing the building when scheduled for those shifts and ensures the building is secure. 
12. Have a complete knowledge of all emergency procedures.
13. Attend all staff meetings as required.
14. Uphold YMCA policies and philosophy; use character development as a basis in working with members, participants, the public and staff.
15. The applicant must be able to fulfill the above job requirements by purposefully and seamlessly challenging themselves and others to accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Education and Experience

• At least 16 years of age
• Experience following checklists and tasks lists 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with adults and youth.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications (within 30 days of hire). YMCA will provide this training after hire.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in related field  
• Experience cleaning and maintaining building and grounds 
• Experience using sweeping broom, vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, pressure washer, hand tools, snow shovels, ladder, or other similar tools.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is not required to supervise any staff or volunteers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part time position and hours will depend on the needs of the Y. Some evenings and weekends may need to be required. This position may also work outside of typical building hours. 

TRAVEL

Travel while working is not required for this position. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

This position will work primarily within the YMCA building and occasionally will perform tasks outside and may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee in this position will work in many different areas of the building and may work with tools such as sweeping broom, vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, pressure washer, hand tools, snow shovels, ladder, and other similar tools.

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.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO STATEMENT

The Northfield Area Family YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.