Maintenance Staff

About the Role

The Maintenance Staff is responsible for keeping branches and grounds functionally and aesthetically pleasing. This position ensures the branches are tidy, clean, and well-maintained. While this job announcement outlines essential functions and typical criteria, it is not exhaustive of all responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning windows, refrigerators, bathrooms, showers, emptying trash, locker rooms, and recycling
• Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, tiled areas, and other surfaces, including striping, polishing, waxing floors, and providing carpet care
• Clean, descale, and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, restrooms, and other assigned areas of the building
• Refill all product dispensers such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue
• Replace light bulbs
• Empty waste containers and replace soiled container liners
• Dust furniture in office areas and meeting spaces, walls, and ceilings
• Rearrange furniture as required
• Assist with snow removal as needed
• Participate in setups and takedowns, and move furniture and equipment as needed
• Assist or relieve personnel in other areas during emergencies, staff shortages, or job vacancies
• Complete assigned responsibilities during facility shutdowns
• Understand and perform skills established in the YUSA Maintenance Standards Manual
• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems to supervisor
• Report any damage to supervisor
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures
• Complete incident and accident reports as necessary
• Incorporate the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers
• Perform routine maintenance as assigned and assist with maintenance jobs requiring more than one person
• Respond to member and staff service needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
• Minimum one year of related experience in custodial work
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient with handling basic maintenance repairs
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, including after-hours cleaning of the facility
• Knowledge and ability to work with chemicals and equipment in the prescribed manner, including reading labels, SDS information, and instructions
• Prior knowledge or understanding of cleaning agents, appropriate commercial and/or industrial cleaning techniques
• Possesses mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Knowledge of safety issues related to facility site
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, volunteers, and supervisor
• Prior knowledge of methods of maintenance for carpet and hard surface floors and commercial chemical application is preferred

Benefits

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous retirement benefits – 12% after eligibility is met
• Career development and training opportunities

Pay

USD $15.16 - USD $20.00 per hour

About 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.