Community Housekeeper: Clean, Support & Belonging

YMCA of Portsmouth; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Portsmouth is hiring a full-time Housekeeper to keep facilities clean and welcoming for members and visitors. You will perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, and basic maintenance to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for families and the community.

You will work as part of a team, following established sanitation practices and safety guidelines. The role involves physical tasks, record-keeping, and occasional event support, contributing to the YMCA’s mission of strengthening

Qualifications

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Abides by all YMCA COVID sanitation practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary service to members and prospective members, demonstrating good human relation skills and a willingness to help maintain building and grounds.
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• May complete duties related to window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, snow removal, grounds keeping, and other related responsibilities.
• Position will also include light repairs such as replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and painting.

Skills

Reading instructions

Maintenance reporting

Cleaning methods

Equipment upkeep

Chemicals handling

COVID sanitation adherence

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

YMCA of Portsmouth is hiring a full-time Housekeeper to keep facilities clean and welcoming for members and visitors. You will perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, and basic maintenance to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for families and the community.

You will work as part of a team, following established sanitation practices and safety guidelines. The role involves physical tasks, record-keeping, and occasional event support, contributing to the YMCA’s mission of strengthening