Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

OUR CULTURE:  

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.

We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.

Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide exemplary service to members and prospective members, demonstrating good human relation skills and a willingness to help maintain building and grounds. Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal. May complete duties related to window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, snow removal, grounds keeping, and other related responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. 
• May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning. 
• Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment. 
• Position will also include light repairs such as: replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and painting. 
• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed. 
• Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor. 
• Sets up furniture for events.

YMCA CAUSE DRIVEN LEADER COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Expertise
• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Abides by all YMCA COVID sanitation practices and standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position operates in an indoor and outdoor facility environment and requires regular physical activity to perform housekeeping and cleaning duties. 

The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and working at or near ground level. The position may require lifting, pulling, carrying, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds and may involve the use of ladders or platforms as necessary to perform assigned duties.

The position regularly involves the use of cleaning equipment, tools, and chemical products, including cleaners and solutions in liquid, powder, spray, or aerosol forms. Team members may be exposed to dirt, dust, odors, wet or slippery surfaces, and other conditions associated with cleaning and maintaining YMCA facilities. The role may also require working in narrow or confined spaces and operating cleaning or other motorized equipment as appropriate.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

COMPENSATION:

Wage Range: $12.77 - $14.00 hourly

The wage range provided reflects the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ good-faith determination of the minimum and maximum starting salary for this position.