Custodian-Female

YMCA of Youngstown; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Youngstown is seeking a dedicated janitorial worker to support the cleaning and sanitizing of assigned areas, including locker rooms. The role involves mopping, dusting, trash removal, window washing, laundry, and event setup.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, reporting repairs, restocking supplies, and maintaining security during shifts while delivering quality member service. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of janitorial or facilities housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures and manuals.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safe chemical usage.
• Basic understanding of upkeep and care of facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas including general areas and locker rooms.
• Perform mopping, dusting, trash removal, window washing, laundry and setup for events.
• Operate related motorized and non-motorized cleaning equipment.
• Record and report needed repairs; perform repairs as directed.
• Ensure security of the building during shifts and replenish supplies.
• Set up furniture and staff events as needed; maintain member service during duties.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Read and follow instructions

Maintenance reporting

Cleaning chemicals safety

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In coordination with the Facilities Manager, is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal, window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, laundry, and other related responsibilities in general areas, and women's and girls locker rooms

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. Performs wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, room set up, vacuuming, and general cleaning.
• Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.
• Reports to Facility Manager when supplies or equipment needs ordered.
• Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.
• Work with fellow staff members to ensure events and event setups are staffed properly and carried out effectively. Set up furniture for events.
• Maintains member service while performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years or more of related experience in janitorial for facilities housekeeping 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.

Requirements of Employment

• YMCA New Staff Orientation training plus CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment training, YMCA Leader training within 30 days of hire date.
• Available to work 3-5 days/week for a minimum of 4 hours, including nights and weekends

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 erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 15 feet.
• Ability to work with cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to clean equipment and operate related 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.