OVERVIEW
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Custodian will ensure that all areas of the facilities and grounds are clean and ready for members, visitors and staff to use. The Custodian will sweep, mop and vacuum floors. You will clean walls, ceilings, windows and other surfaces and restock items, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and other supplies. You may also need to maintain supply inventory, submit purchase requests, and assist with preparations for events, such as meetings and training. As a custodian you are to respond to member and staff service needs quickly and efficiently. To be a successful Custodian, you should be observant, respectful, motivated, and committed to providing members, visitors, and staff with a clean, orderly place to congregate. To work well in this role you should have basic experience cleaning.
OUR CULTURE
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. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
I will support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
The YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse. We will report all suspected and/or allegations of abuse to the state and federal law.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Complete Hazardous Communications, Managing Your Risk of Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training every year
- Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year
- Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintaining clean facilities by performing daily/weekly/monthly duties in all areas of the building and grounds.
- Duties to include but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, windows, mirrors, empty trash and recycling
- Clean sidewalks, parking lots and other outdoor areas of trash and debris
- Assist with snow removal
- Collect and/or remove soiled towels from the locker rooms and other parts of the facility
- Do laundry (towels, mop heads) throughout shift
- Restock consumables (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer) and other supplies
- Observing proper chemical handling procedures when working with cleaning agents, including wearing gloves, goggles, or masks and following written or verbal instructions.
- Maintaining cleaning equipment.
- Clean up spills with appropriate equipment.
- Assisting with event preparations and cleaning up.
- Interacting with members, staff and visitors in a respectful, positive manner.
- May require various shift assignments
- Report any building damage or mechanical deficiencies to Custodian Director
- Other duties as assigned
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Inclusion
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Emotional Maturity
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Working with cleaners and chemicals
- Lifting over 50 lbs.
- Utilizing ladders according to proper safety standards
- Able to read and understand chemical labels, directions and dilution/mixture ratios and recommendations
- Capable of reading, comprehending and complying with policy, procedural, safety and security guidelines concerning the organizational, building and ground perspectives
- Must be able to read and understand the SDS book
- 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.
Schedule
- Tri-Lakes: Monday 4-8; Tuesday 4-8; Wednesday 4-8; Thursday 4-8; Saturday 1-6
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules to suit the needs of the organization.
- Motivation to work independently or with others to provide thorough, efficient custodial services.
- Physically agile and dexterous.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration