CUSTODIAN OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Olympic Peninsula YMCA; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness and ensure a welcoming environment. This role involves performing various housekeeping duties, including cleaning offices, wellness areas, and locker rooms. The ideal candidate will be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently, while also embracing the values of youth development and social responsibility. Join a team that promotes healthy living and community engagement, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in the community. If you are passionate about service and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Dependable and self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and its grounds.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Dependability

Ability to Work Independently

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Computer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jefferson County YMCA - Port Townsend, WA

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $16.66 - $16.66 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities.

Job Description/General Function

Custodians are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and appearance of the facility and its grounds. This includes general housekeeping and cleaning duties in offices, wellness areas, locker rooms, and restrooms.

Responsibilities

• Complete all duties listed on a daily schedule.
• Maintain the upkeep of assigned areas and equipment including dusting, floor care, bathroom cleaning, painting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, sanitizing, trash removal, window washing, and other custodial tasks as needed.
• May be required to operate motorized equipment.
• Set up and/or tear down furniture for events/meetings.
• General organization of storage spaces.
• Ensure cleaning supplies are in stock.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required and complete all required online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youths.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to work efficiently (nights and weekends) without direct supervision.
• Keen attention to detail and familiarity with cleaning products and equipment.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a current CPR and first aid certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Additional Expectations and Duties

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and complete all online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youths.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure the workspace is always clean.
• Submit hours worked accurately on the electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval.
• Passion for high standards and beliefs in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Flexible schedule as needed; may need to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions

Environment

• Office environment with occasional interruptions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors and outdoors.
• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours periodically.
• Occasional travel required.

Physical Abilities

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time, including long periods of sitting, keyboard entry, use of office equipment, and use of a computer monitor.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• May require physical effort and cardiac endurance while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing.
• Carrying supplies, up to 50 lbs.

Driver Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Proof of insurance.

YMCA Vehicle

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.

Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards; driver records request will be submitted.