Custodial Services Representative - UN

Ymcatc; Berkeley (CA); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday Season Bonus

Union wage progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Ymcatc is looking for a Custodian to maintain clean and safe areas in the facility. Responsibilities include cleaning locker rooms, fitness areas, and restrooms, along with providing excellent customer service to members and guests.

This position requires weekend availability and offers a starting wage of $20.11 per hour, with opportunities for wage progression based on hours worked. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and ideally possess a high school diploma or GED.

The YMCA values a diverse workforce and promotes from within whenever possible.

Formación

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsabilidades

• Cleaning locker rooms, restrooms, and fitness areas.
• Restocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Following established cleaning schedules and procedures.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. Maintain clean and safe areas throughout the facility, including locker rooms, fitness areas, and residence rooms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to members’ & guests’ requests and questions in a helpful, courteous manner or refer to another staff member.
• Collect, wash, fold and dispense towels to their required locations.
• Perform custodial tasks to ensure that locker rooms remain neat and clean, including the collection of discarded towels and trash.
• Assist in keeping assigned areas clean, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash collection and specific upkeep and organization of the fitness or residence area.
• Maintain awareness of environment in order to report and respond to suspicious and inappropriate behavior, safety issues and emergency situations.
• Attend required branch and in‑service trainings.
• Assist other staff when necessary, such as emergency situations and community events.
• Perform other duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties; must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform essential care and maintenance of facility which may involve, but not limited to, semi‑reach to full‑reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs.
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for 1 hour at a time.
• Ability to use and tolerate the safe use of cleaning chemicals used in the laundry process.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• 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.

WAGE PROGRESSION

• Starting Rate: $20.11 hourly.
• After 1,000 hours worked: 4% increase to approximately $20.91 hourly.
• After 2,100 hours worked: Advancement to the regular Custodian contract rate of $26.93 hourly, with additional union‑negotiated increases scheduled in future years.

Eligible employees receive a Holiday Season Bonus under the current union agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE

We are currently seeking a Custodian with reliable weekend availability. Applicants must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays and be able to work shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Additional weekday hours may be available based on operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning locker rooms, restrooms, fitness areas, and common spaces.
• Restocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Following established cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Assisting with facility upkeep and special cleaning projects.
• Providing excellent customer service to YMCA members and guests.
• Because this position includes cleaning and servicing women’s locker rooms and restroom facilities while occupied, applicants must be comfortable and legally eligible to perform duties in those areas.

The YMCA of the East Bay is committed to promoting from within whenever possible. This position offers opportunities to gain valuable experience, increase earnings through the union wage progression schedule, and be considered for future advancement opportunities as they become available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value a diverse workforce dedicated to strengthening our community. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.