Facilities Professional

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Professional will assist in the day-to-day maintenance and housekeeping of the West Suburban YMCA and its facilities. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, window washing, pool cleaning, snow removal, grounds keeping, and responding to emergencies.

CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, and nurturing. Members are the heart of the organization and deserve our respect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintaining 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.
• Must be able to work varied hours (to include days, evenings, weekends and possibly holidays) depending on operational needs.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion.
• Continue to research, create, recommend and implement strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• 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 supervisor.
• Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.
• Responds to the needs of the facility/employees swiftly and quickly.
• May set up furniture for events.
• Maintenance on both Camp properties- Camp Chickami and CFAD. Maintenance on pools. Other duties as required.

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.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must be able to work varied hours (to include days, evenings, weekends and possibly holidays) depending on operational needs.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, and First Aid.
• OSHA required trainings.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Reliable, positive outlook, professional.

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.

BENEFITS

The WSYMCA offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation & holidays, group health with vision & drug prescription, dental & life insurance, paid retirement once vested, YMCA membership, access to child care services, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

COMPANY INFORMATION

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.