Custodian

YMCA of Greater Rochester; Town of Penfield (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is seeking a dedicated cleaner to help maintain the facility’s cleanliness and safety. You will greet members by name, support the mission and uphold core values while performing routine cleaning and light maintenance tasks.

Position primarily covers weekday evenings and weekends with competitive hourly pay and a free YMCA membership. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication and interaction skills with people.
• Experience or ability to understand cleaning, disinfection, floor care and related equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other areas by vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing and polishing.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks as directed.
• Assists with setup for meetings and events.
• Available to work during shutdowns when needed.
• Handles floors, carpets and other restorative cleaning activities.
• Reports damage or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Interacts professionally with staff, members and the public.
• Supports special projects at the branch or other facilities.
• Responds to emergencies within training and scope.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Cleaning basics

Job description

Description

$16.50/hr. and Free YMCA Membership

Weekday evenings & Weekends

Under the general direction of the Buildings & Grounds Director, this position is accountable for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions and general maintenance of the facility, both inside and outside. Will greet everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values at the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, locker rooms, hallways and any other assigned areas by vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing and polishing
• Performs minor maintenance repairs and tasks as directed
• Assists with other departments with set up for meetings, special events, etc.
• During shutdown periods, must be available to work if needed
• Strips and polishes floors, cleans carpets and other restorative cleaning activities
• Empties and cleans trash containers
• Moves, rearranges and dusts furniture and fixtures
• Clears snow and salts sidewalk in inclement weather or as needed
• Reports any damage or needed repairs to equipment, property, etc. to supervisor
• Uses all cleaning supplies in the proper and efficient manner
• Keeps all cleaning closets clean and uncluttered during his/her scheduled shift
• Interacts with staff, members, and general public in a professional and courteous manner
• Assists in special projects at the branch or other Association facilities
• Responds to emergencies appropriately in accordance to his/her level of training and circumstances
• Attends all mandatory training and meetings
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• This position requires strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently.
• The candidate must have good communication skills and must demonstrate good interaction skills with people.
• Individuals need experience or be able to comprehend general cleaning, disinfection, hard floor care, carpet care, wood floor care and related equipment operation and maintenance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain standing and moving for extended periods of time
• Indoors and outdoors in normal environment with some exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations and temperature changes
• Mobility within the building including movement from floor to floor and outside the building
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. on a repetitive basis
• May handle human body fluids and chemicals as part of the daily operational duties.

The YMCA of Greater Rochester provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.