Custodian

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the mission advancement of the YMCA of the Twin Tiers, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position cleans, sanitizes, and mitigates risk in assigned areas, including such duties as general-use area cleaning, restroom cleaning, trash removal, window washing, aquatics area cleaning, groundskeeping, basic repair, and other related responsibilities.

This position also treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member; greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. This position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA is conveyed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively communicates and collaborates with other staff and key stakeholders regarding all activities.

2. Provides an exceptional member and non-member experience and addresses improvements needed, member complaints, and resolves and prevents problems to the best of their ability. Ensures safety and mitigates risk in all aspects of responsibilities.

3. Attends all required trainings.

4. Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, chemical application, wet and dry mopping, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, trash removal, recycling, window washing, aquatics area cleaning dealing with pool and splash pad care, pressure washing, painting, vacuuming, and seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal.

5. Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.

6. Records and reports all needed repairs; makes repairs as directed.

7. Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.

8. Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.

9. May be required to set up and put away furniture for meetings, parties, and events.

10. May be required to work after hours and weekends.

11. Will be required to be on-call outside of normal shift hours.

12. May be required to become pool operator certified after hiring to assist with pool maintenance and testing.

13. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, VP of Operations, and CEO. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by the supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least one year in an equivalent position required.

2. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

3. Ability to report and record maintenance requests.

4. Knowledge of cleaning methods and tools.

5. Basic understanding of the care and safe operation of equipment.

6. Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

7. Experience with repair and grounds work preferred.

8. Flexibility in scheduling to allow for weekend, after hour, and on-call work.

9. At least 18 years old.

10. Possession of a valid driver license and reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

2. Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.

3. Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.

4. Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.

5. Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.

6. 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; lying on stomach and/or back; and standing and/or walking for the entirety of a shift outside scheduled breaks.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

1. The following training courses are required before beginning work: Child Abuse Prevention; Bloodborne Pathogens; Slips, Trips, and Falls; Harassment Safety.

2. Certifications required within 90 days of hire: New Hire Orientation and YMCA Leader Certification.

3. Other training courses may be required after hiring.

BENEFITS:

- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Membership 

- Program/Child Care Discounts

- Flexible Schedule

- Retirement Plan Options

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.