Custodial Staff (Portage Location)

Status: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $13.73
Reports to: Association Custodial Director

About the Role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The custodian cleans and sanitizes assigned areas by completing duties such as mopping, dusting, and trash removal. This will also include duties related to window washing, meeting room set up, pool cleaning, snow removal, grounds keeping, and more.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule while maintaining all equipment used or assigned to your area.
• Perform cleaning tasks including floor mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, bathroom cleaning, painting, vacuuming/shampooing carpets, and cleaning of hard floors.
• Handle seasonal activities such as lawn care and snow removal, and any general cleaning not listed above.
• Complete special event setup as described in the event schedule plan.
• Ensure the YMCA building and property is secure at all times; report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor; follow emergency response plan procedures.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants.
• Safely use and maintain assigned power equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations; follow all OSHA rules and regulations.
• Use ladders to reach areas that need servicing.
• Complete end-of-shift checklist to ensure all furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools are in their proper location.
• Launder cleaning rags, dust mops, and towels.
• Attend safety meetings and other required meetings.
• Fill out daily logs including all work order requests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

YMCA Competencies

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.
• 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; reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• 12% Funded Retirement Savings
• Free Family Membership and program/activity discounts

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 preferred.
• Basic understanding of upkeep and care of equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with YMCA preferred but not required.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, reliable, and have an eye for detail.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.

Work Environment & 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.

• 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 is 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.