Custodian III- Fulltime

Crossroads YMCA; Hammond (IN); Sur place; USD 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement contribution (12%)

Complimentary YMCA family membership

Discount on YMCA programs

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Crossroads YMCA in Hammond, IN is seeking a dedicated Custodian to help keep our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for members and the community. This hands-on role requires independence, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cleaning products and equipment.

You will perform daily cleaning tasks, assist with seasonal duties, and collaborate with a team to ensure restrooms, common areas, and exercise spaces are maintained to high standards while accommodating a dynamic, open

Qualifications

• Six months or more custodial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and read cleaning procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel to other Crossroads YMCA branches within Lake County as needed.

Responsabilités

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, common areas, floors, and other spaces.
• Mop, vacuum, dust, wash windows, remove trash across the facility.
• Clean around bases of exercise equipment and manage laundry as needed.
• Refill disinfectants and restock custodial closets.
• Assist with seasonal responsibilities, including snow removal.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and checklists to ensure tasks are completed.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment and handle cleaning products and supplies.
• Report repairs and safety hazards; assist with minor fixes.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading comprehension

Flexibility

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Hammond Family YMCA - Hammond, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Pay starts at $14.25 and up based on experience

Are you detail orientated and have a love for cleaning? We are looking for a motivated individual to come join our custodial team. If you would like to work in a fast paced, community enriching, and transformational organization, this is the job for you!

Position Summary

At the YMCA, a clean and welcoming facility is an important part of creating a great experience for our members and community. As a Custodian, you will help ensure our YMCA facilities are clean, safe, and ready for everyone who walks through our doors. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to the details, and enjoys staying active throughout their shift. You will work independently and as part of a team to clean and maintain assigned areas throughout the facility.

What Success Looks Like

• Keep assigned areas clean, sanitized, organized, and welcoming.
• Take pride in creating a positive environment for members, guests, and staff.
• Complete daily cleaning responsibilities thoroughly and efficiently.
• Notice maintenance, safety, or cleanliness concerns and report them promptly.
• Work independently while knowing when to ask for guidance or assistance.
• Follow proper procedures when using cleaning products and equipment.
• Contribute to a dependable and supportive team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cleaning & Facility Care

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, common areas, floors, and other assigned spaces.
• Mop, vacuum, dust, wash windows, remove trash, and complete general cleaning throughout the facility.
• Clean around and at the bases of exercise equipment.
• Complete housekeeping laundry as needed.
• Refill disinfectant bottles and restock custodial closets and supplies.
• Assist with seasonal responsibilities, including snow removal and other general facility needs.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and checklists to ensure assigned tasks are completed.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Safely use motorized and non-motorized cleaning equipment.
• Properly use and handle cleaning products, chemicals, and supplies.
• Help maintain assigned custodial equipment and work areas.
• Identify and report needed repairs, maintenance concerns, hazardous conditions, or damaged equipment.
• Complete minor repairs as directed.

Safety & Security

• Help ensure the YMCA building and property remain safe and secure during your shift.
• Report incidents, hazards, and safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Follow YMCA safety procedures and cleaning protocols.
• Maintain awareness of your surroundings while working throughout the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know Before Applying

This is an active, hands-on position that requires you to move throughout the facility and complete a variety of cleaning responsibilities during your shift. Custodians play an important role in the member experience—even when much of their work happens behind the scenes.

You May Enjoy This Role If You:

• Take pride in keeping spaces clean and organized.
• Notice the details that others may overlook.
• Enjoy staying active while you work.
• Are dependable and able to complete tasks without constant supervision.
• Like having a clear list of responsibilities and seeing the results of your work.
• Are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• Want your work to contribute to a positive experience for your community.

Challenges of the Role

• Being on your feet and moving throughout much of your shift.
• Lifting, bending, stooping, and completing physically active tasks.
• Cleaning high-traffic areas while the YMCA is open and active.
• Working with cleaning products and chemicals.
• Responding to unexpected spills, messes, or facility needs.
• Working a flexible schedule that may include afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Six months or more of related custodial or cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions, procedures, manuals, and safety information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to travel to other Crossroads YMCA branches within Lake County as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, and use a ladder.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to safely perform custodial responsibilities.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning products, solvents, and chemicals.
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain alertness, concentration, and initiative throughout the shift.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Our Full-Time Benefits Include

• Health care medical coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12% employer retirement contribution
• Complimentary YMCA family membership
• 50% discount on most YMCA programs
• Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunities

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.