Custodian

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The Custodian is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of all areas, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal. Duties include cleaning restrooms and locker rooms (toilets, urinals, sinks, and showers), replenishing dispensers, dusting, cleaning windows, mirrors, and surfaces. Ensures high-touch areas are sanitized, and reports maintenance or safety issues as needed.

• Gather supplies and inspect areas
• Empty trash and replace liners
• Dust and wipe surfaces, windows, and mirrors
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and locker rooms
• Refill dispensers (soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
• Spot clean walls, doors, and high-touch surfaces
• Restock supplies and report maintenance issues
• Other duties as assigned

• Mission Advancement

  Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits, volunteer, and build effective, supportive working relationships. Supports fundraising.

• Collaboration

  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

• 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, procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

• Personal Growth

  Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

• Age 18 +
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPR, First Aid, AED certifications;
  Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with adults and youth.
• Comprehension of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including pushing, pulling, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to work with cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to clean the facility, and operate motorized equipment as needed.

• Free Membership
• Discounted Programming
• Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave For All
• Opportunities for Training and Advancement
• Work That Makes a Lasting Difference

USD $15.00 - USD $22.50 /Hr.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Non-profit Organizations