Janitorial Team Lead - Full Time

YMCA of Central New York; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Central New York is seeking a Janitorial Team Leader to join the facilities staff. You will supervise custodians, oversee daily cleaning operations, and ensure safety and cleanliness across YMCA buildings and grounds.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of janitorial methods, and ability to coordinate with the Facilities Director. Weekday hours, a starting wage of $17.50 per hour, and opportunities to mentor a small team are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern janitorial methods, safety practices, materials and equipment.
• Excellent work ethic, communication skills, and reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and labels.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete daily housekeeping work schedule in all assigned areas.
• Perform floor care and cleaning including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and baseboard scrubbing.
• Oversee and lead the custodial staff and coordinate special cleaning jobs.
• Maintain YMCA grounds, handle trash removal, and assist with event setups.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings; substitute for other staff as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilities maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPR

AED

First Aid

Job description

A Career With a Cause

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

Description

$17.50/hour

M-F 9 am - 5:30 pm or 9:30 am - 6 pm

A Career With a Cause

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the Janitorial Team Leader will serve on the property staff as a team member who strives for the highest standard of safety, cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and attractiveness of the YMCA buildings and grounds. The incumbent will be required to perform the routine janitorial duties as well as oversee and lead the day-to-day duties of the custodial staff. Assists in assigning, directing and reviewing the work of the custodial staff, and with coordinating special cleaning jobs. The Janitorial Team Lead assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow and complete daily housekeeping work schedule in all assigned areas
• Performs preventive maintenance, repair and cleaning of the fitness equipment and other equipment when assigned.
• Perform floor care and cleaning including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and stairs and baseboard scrubbing.
• Perform window, wall, blind, shade and door care and cleaning.
• Perform ceiling care including vent cleaning, and light fixture and bulb repair and replacement. Perform restroom and locker room cleaning and sanitation including showers, partitions, toilets, urinals, sinks, counters and lockers in locker room and bathrooms.
• Perform trash removal.
• Perform counter, table, desk and chair care and cleaning.
• Perform snack area cleaning.
• Maintain and clean YMCA grounds, parking lots, and sidewalk including trash removal, grass cutting, minor tree cutting, snow removal and ice-melt application.
• Assist with set up and clean up of rooms for special events, including carrying and lifting chairs and tables.
• Assist in the training of other property staff in this job description.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, required trainings and workshops, etc.
• Depending upon availability substitute for other Property Management staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the work of custodians, to include; supervising, assigning and directing work, and ensuring completion of tasks.
• Ensure staff have the proper equipment and supplies to perform their daily tasks.
• Ensure staff are in their required areas during their work shifts.
• Ensure staff follow the policies/procedures and standards set by the Association and/or Department.
• Ensure staff are properly following all safety polices and PPE are followed and worn when applicable.
• Modify all cleaning schedules as the branch grows, and adjust as needed.
• Orders and maintains appropriate levels of janitorial supplies, keeping necessary records in accordance with established procedures.
• Develops strategies to motivate staff to achieve department and branch goals. Foster a positive work environment with a focus on teamwork. Assists the Property Director with annual reviews on custodial staff.
• Address complaints and recommend solutions to the Property Director.
• Report to the Property Director on facility concerns, to include any staff disciplinary concerns.
• Act as the main point of contact with the department staff in the building.

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in custodial work preferred, but not necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern janitorial methods, safety practices, materials and equipment, including the safe use of commercial waxing and buffing machines and other various equipment, detergents, soaps, waxes and cleaning compounds.
• Excellent work ethic, human relation skills and communication skills.
• Read and interpret documents and labels such as YMCA policies and procedures, safety rules and chemicals.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Perform math calculations, i.e., add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions to calculate correct cleaning chemical measurements and event setups. Solve problems, situations and or complaints from members, program participants, parents and staff members.
• Complete assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Work independently as well as within a team of the Property Management, volunteers and YMCA staff.

Trainings & Certifications

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins.

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence?
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment?
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs?

Physical Demands

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods and not become distracted. Capable to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Duties are performed primarily indoors; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas, or shower areas, occasionally exposed to outdoor conditions, frequently exposed to cleaning chemicals/products, the noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.