On Call Residence Custodial & Desk Representative - UNION

POSITION SUMMARY

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. Under the direction of the Residence Property Director, maintain clean and safe areas throughout the facility including residence rooms, common areas and kitchen, as well as assigned areas in the branch. In addition, provide customer service, safety assistance and operations through the Residence Front Desk.

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• The Downtown Berkeley YMCA reserves the right to add or delete essential job functions.
• Provide hospitality, customer service and safety assistance to residents and members in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Wipe down all restrooms multiple times during a shift; deep clean any restroom as needed.
• Refill supplies in kitchen and all 3 and 4 floor restrooms.
• After a large group, check and clean the kitchen and dining areas daily, including wet floors, dirty countertops/tables/chairs/microwaves/stoves/dishes and trash.
• Clean and prepare all newly vacant rooms. Disinfect/wipe all surfaces with CDC‑N List approved products, change linens, vacuum floors, empty trash.
• Collect, wash, fold, and dispense towels and linens to their required locations and/or rooms.
• Vacuum/sweep lobby and carpeted common areas and behind desk areas. Wipe down all surfaces at the beginning and end of all shifts.
• Sweep then mop all hard surface floors daily and when needed.
• Empty kitchen, common area and bathroom garbage containers at the beginning and end of shift.
• Understand and administer all Front Desk procedures and rules.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation/front desk.
• Pull the Check In/Check Out List for the day.
• Check in and check out residents and guests.
• Provide leadership and assistance to Residents/Guests during emergencies.
• Record maintenance, incident and emergency details in Front Desk Log Book.
• Coordinate with maintenance and custodial staff.
• Perform duties of a Custodial Services Representative when called upon.
• Maintain all performance standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and smell.
• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must physically be able to assist Residents/Guests during emergencies, including providing verbal instructions and physical support while navigating stairs.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills verbally and in writing. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs and office equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• At least 18 years of age.

This is a union‑represented position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

New hires begin at $0.50 above the City of Berkeley minimum wage
. Effective July 1, 2026, Berkeley’s minimum wage will increase to $19.61 per hour
, making the starting rate for this position $20.11 per hour
.

Employees are eligible for wage progression increases based on hours worked:

• Starting Rate: $20.11/hour
• After 1,000 hours worked: 4% increase to approximately $20.91/hour
• After 2,100 hours worked:
  Advancement…