Custodian

Saratoga Regional YMCA; Village of Ballston Spa (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Fun, interactive atmosphere

Competitive pay

Job summary

Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a part-time Custodian to keep our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for members, guests, and staff. This role emphasizes cleanliness across childcare areas, restrooms, and common spaces, while aligning with YMCA policies.

Evening and weekend availability is required. The position offers competitive pay and a chance to contribute to programs that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility within the community, including a free

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old with working papers.
• Prior cleaning experience preferred.
• CPR PRO & First Aid certifications required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all facility areas including childcare, bathrooms, locker rooms, halls, program and office spaces.
• Move furniture and equipment to enable proper cleaning.
• Report and track maintenance requests.
• Understand and safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Prepare and clean rooms for meetings and events; assist with setup/breakdown of seating and equipment.

Skills

Cleaning methods and equipment

Read and interpret instructions

Report maintenance requests

Grounds maintenance (outdoor cleaning)

Proper chemical handling

Education

CPR PRO & First Aid certifications

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Part-time opportunity available!

Pay: $17.48/hour

Evening and Weekend Availability required

POSITION SUMMARY:

Be an essential part of the team that keeps our facilities ready for the people we serve!

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring for a Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment for members, guests, and staff. This position is responsible for the general maintenance of the facility and helping to create a welcoming atmosphere in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This role supports programs that strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, while providing an opportunity to take pride in your work and support the spaces that bring our community together.

JOB PERKS:

• Fun, interactive atmosphere!
• Competitive pay
• Free YMCA membership!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the cleanliness of facility including but not limited to; Childcare center, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, program and office spaces, floors, high and low dusting, windows, doors, storage areas, and all other areas located within the confines of the Saratoga Regional YMCA.
• 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.
• Perform cleaning tasks outside assigned areas to include grounds maintenance, trash removal, window washing, and other tasks as assigned.
• Move furniture and equipment as required to properly clean areas.
• Assist with preparing and cleaning rooms for meetings and events. Assist with set-up and break-down of seating and equipment.
• Refill supplies, including, but not limited to: toilet tissue, towels, soaps, etc.
• Ability to articulate and model the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Wear required and approved uniform items at all time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 17 years old; Must be able to furnish working papers.
• Prior cleaning experience preferred.
• Current CPR PRO & First Aid certifications required within 90 days.

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.