Custodian II

Custodian II (Project Management)

YMCA of the North is seeking custodial support staff to uphold standards in cleaning, janitorial services, and general building maintenance. Hours are 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm Monday - Friday. Team members enjoy a free YMCA of the North membership and discounts on YMCA programs.

The salary range for this position is $16.50 per hour. Base pay may vary based on experience. The compensation package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, life, disability, and more, as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part‑time benefits will vary.

The Custodian II is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the areas assigned. The incumbent is accountable for completing assigned duties with minimal supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to, mopping, dusting, trash removal, window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, snow removal, lawn care, and other general cleaning responsibilities. The incumbent interacts positively with members and staff and responds to requests personally or informs the appropriate maintenance staff member.

Member service is the incumbent's main objective while demonstrating the YMCA core values: honesty, responsibility, caring, equity, and respect at all times.

• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Perform janitorial duties such as wet and dry mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, seasonal lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning as requested or needed.
• Record all needed repairs, repair as directed, report all repairs to supervisor, and follow up with staff.
• Ensure YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Clean up blood or body fluids that could contain blood borne pathogens.
• Operate motorized equipment used for cleaning.

This position reports to the Custodial Supervisor, who reports to the Executive Director. Work closely with staff to ensure that the association standards of cleanliness are met and attend all relevant training programs available.

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing if needed.
• Must be able and willing to develop knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of the equipment used for cleaning.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning.

• Move up to 50 pounds of materials and/or tools to locations up to 200 feet away.
• Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms; work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods.
• Work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in various forms.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, sweeper, trash compactor, lift, pressure washer, box compactor, hand and power tools.
• Perform tasks in conditions that create dirt and dust, and in different climates.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as semi‑reach to full‑reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; working in narrow, confining, underground, overhead, and ground level spaces; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach or back.
• Must be able to respond to emergency/on‑call situations.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Custodial Supervisor or their representatives in completing tasks as required.