Shorewood Custodian

Join a dedicated team where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will make a meaningful impact every day! The YMCA is seeking a reliable and hardworking Custodian to ensure our facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all members and guests.

As a Custodian, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout our YMCA. Your work will contribute to creating a positive and enjoyable environment, where families, individuals, and staff can thrive. From keeping our fitness areas sparkling to ensuring our common spaces are pristine, your efforts will help support the well-being and satisfaction of our community.

Join us at the Y and take pride in knowing that your dedication to maintaining our facility enhances the experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Apply now and become an essential part of our team dedicated to making a positive difference every day!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cleans and sanitizes all assigned areas including facility restrooms and showers, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal. May complete duties including, but not limited to window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, snow removal, groundskeeping, and other related responsibilities.

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 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.

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.
• 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 manager.
• Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.
• May set up furniture for events.
• Perform other maintenance/cleaning duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months or more of related experience preferred. Minimum 16 years of age.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi - reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• FREE Y Membership
• 25% off on Y programming
• Participation in the Y's retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)