Custodian III

Description

Are you a very hard-working person who makes dust bunnies, dirt and trash disappear? If so, we have a job for you!  See below....

Custodian  Noun. (kuh-stoh-dee-uhn) See also: wizard, magician... Apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of Custodial Leadership, the Custodian cleans and sanitizes to provide legendary experience to members and provides leadership to the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures facilities are attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain upkeep of assigned areas and equipment.
2. Performs duties including mopping, cleaning and sanitizing restroom surfaces, dusting, trash removal, window washing, vacuuming, cleaning bases of exercise equipment, seasonal activities consisting of snow removal and general cleaning.
3. Perform housekeeping laundry, refilling disinfectant bottles, and restocking closets.
4. Operates and trains others on the proper use of motorized and non-motorized equipment.
5. Ability to follow checklist complete tasks and ask for guidance as needed.
6. Ability to work independently and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
7. Train, coach, and mentor Custodial staff members.
8. Assist Custodial leadership in daily responsibilities with staff and ensure productivity and quality work.
9. Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
10. Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.
11. Assist with minor building maintenance and possess knowledge of motorized machine operation for custodial equipment.
12. Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age 18 required.
2. 1 year or more of related experience required.
3. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation.
4. Complete Listen First and I Hear You Service with Care training within designated time.
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
8. Must be able to travel within Lake County to other Crossroad Branches.
9. Must be able to work flexible schedule of nights, weekends, and holidays.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change/ models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Ability to work with cleaning solvents and chemicals.
• Occasionally stand on ladder.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.

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