Housekeeping Staff (Part Time)

SUMMIT AREA YMCA; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounted YMCA family membership

Professional training and development

12% YMCA retirement contribution

Job summary

The Summit Area YMCA is seeking a dependable part-time Housekeeping Team Member to keep lobbies, restrooms, fitness areas, and shared spaces clean and welcoming. You’ll work with a team and support the Y’s mission by maintaining a safe, healthy environment.

Shifts include Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Monday 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, with benefits like free YMCA membership and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior housekeeping experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain lobbies, locker rooms, restrooms, fitness areas, and other shared spaces.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, removing trash, and replenishing supplies.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with training, OSHA requirements, and YMCA standards.
• Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, and supply shortages.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and other housekeeping needs.
• Model YMCA values through friendly, respectful interactions with members, guests, and coworkers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Friendly demeanor

Pride in cleanliness

Proactive communication

Housekeeping experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

At the Summit Area YMCA, our team creates safe, welcoming spaces where our community can thrive. As part of our Housekeeping Team, you’ll help ensure our members, guests, and staff enjoy a clean, comfortable, and safe environment. Your work supports the Y’s mission of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

The Summit YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA (SAY), is seeking a dependable, energetic part-time Housekeeping Team Member who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping others.

You May Be the Right Fit If You:

• Pay attention to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Are friendly, dependable, and work well with others.
• Take pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Take initiative and communicate concerns promptly.
• Have housekeeping experience or an interest in learning.

What You’ll Do:

• Clean and maintain lobbies, locker rooms, restrooms, fitness areas, and other shared spaces.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, removing trash, and replenishing supplies.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with training, OSHA requirements, and YMCA standards.
• Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, and supply shortages.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and other housekeeping needs.
• Model YMCA values through friendly, respectful interactions with members, guests, and coworkers.

Schedule & Compensation:

This part-time position requires availability for both of the following shifts:

• Sunday: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Monday: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The pay range is $18.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Part-time employees enjoy a variety of YMCA benefits, including:

• Free YMCA membership
• Discounted YMCA family membership
• Professional training and development opportunities
• 12% YMCA retirement contribution upon eligibility

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen the community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential, and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in housekeeping duties.
• Experience working with the public is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

About the Summit Area YMCA:

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.