Custodian

Job Location:

Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA - Crown Point, IN 46307 Position Type:
Part Time Pay starts at $12.00 per hour and up based on experience.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of Custodial Leadership, the Custodian I cleans and sanitizes to provide legendary experience to members.

• Ensures facilities are attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain upkeep of assigned areas and equipment.
• Performs duties including mopping, cleaning and sanitizing restroom surfaces, dusting, trash removal, window washing, vacuuming, cleaning bases of exercise equipment, seasonal activities consisting of snow removal and general cleaning.
• Assist with housekeeping laundry, refilling disinfectant bottles, and restocking closets.
• Perform tasks using motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow checklist complete tasks and ask for guidance as needed.
• Ability to work independently and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum age 16 required.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Must be able to travel within Lake County to other Crossroad Branches.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule of nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Ability to work with cleaning solvents and chemicals.
• Occasionally stand on ladder.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.