Housekeeper

YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is seeking a diligent housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across the facility according to the daily schedule. The role involves using and maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include sanitizing restrooms, kitchens, lounges, and common areas; reporting issues; and complying with YMCA and OSHA safety standards. The position is part-time, 12–20 hours weekly, with shifts Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of housekeeping or custodial work.
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and sanitation practices.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Works well with others and supports YMCA mission.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize facility areas per schedule.
• Use cleaning equipment correctly; report issues.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces.
• Mop floors and vacuum carpets.
• Wash windows and dust surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycle.
• Complete maintenance logs as directed.
• Respond to spills and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Follow YMCA and OSHA safety standards and use PPE.
• Maintain grounds and clear walkways.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Reading skills

Team player

Cleanliness focus

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The housekeeper cleans the facility as per the daily schedule. This position uses and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies related to the job.

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE

12 - 20 hours per week. Availability of work Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm. Must be able to work occasional weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the facility according to the daily schedule including but not limited to rest rooms, locker rooms, kitchen/lounges, sauna/steam room.
2. Uses the appropriate equipment and janitorial supplies correctly. Reports problems to the supervisor.
3. Follows facility protocol to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, including but not limited to doorknobs, tables, chairs, light switches, etc.
4. Dry/wet mops hard floors. Vacuums carpets.
5. Washes windows, dusts surfaces.
6. Empties trash and recycling containers.
7. Completes facility maintenance logs as directed.
8. Responds quickly to clean spills and resolves unsafe conditions promptly.
9. Is knowledgeable of and follows all YMCA and OSHA safety standards including Hazard Communications. Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE).
10. Maintains the cleanliness of the grounds. Clears (shovels, sweeps) walkways, removes garbage.
11. Carries out other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of one year of experience in housekeeping, and/or custodial work.
2. Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used to clean and sanitize.
3. Ability to read, write, understand and follow directions.
4. Ability to work well with others.
5. Commitment to providing exceptional service and promoting the YMCA's mission and values.