Custodian

YMCA of the Roses; West Lampeter Township (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA is hiring a Part-Time Custodian to help keep our facility clean, safe, and welcoming. Shifts are on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with duties including mopping, dusting, trash removal, and basic maintenance as needed.

You will support the Y's mission by upholding cleanliness standards, assisting with events setup, and ensuring secure building operation during your shift. Prior cleaning experience preferred.

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.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and their safe use.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned areas and equipment.
• May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, painting, vacuuming, seasonal lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.
• Operate related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.
• Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Reading instructions

Maintenance reporting

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Help keep the Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA clean, safe, and welcoming! We're hiring a Part-Time Custodian for weekday shifts between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 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.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned areas and equipment
2. May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.
3. Operate related motorized and non-motorized equipment
4. Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed
5. Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
6. Keep surrounding outdoor areas litter free
7. Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies
8. Set up furniture for events as instructed
9. Be supportive of YMCA procedures and policies
10. Work with limited supervision
11. Wear proper footwear, no open toed shoes
12. Perform duties in a safe manner

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Engaging Community
• Communication and Influence
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Six months or more of related experience preferred
2. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
3. Ability to report and record maintenance requests
4. Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment
5. Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment
6. Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.

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