Lead Custodian (Overnight shift)
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday priorities are a reflection of the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The lead custodian performs cleaning and maintenance tasks and directs the overnight cleaning crew at the Lockport Family YMCA. This is a full-time position.
GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:
BENEFITS:
Health insurance, employer paid group term life insurance at 1x salary, employer paid long term disability, EAP through Child & Family Services, and various voluntary benefit options.
Employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund 403B plan and will receive a 12% employer paid Y Retirement Fund contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
There is a generous paid time off program, which includes personal time off, holidays, and accrued sick leave.
All employees receive a complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara family masterkey membership and program discounts.
Other benefits include leadership development opportunities and career advancement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains the cleanliness of the facility and ensures that cleanliness standards are met.
- Provides leadership and direction to overnight custodial staff. Trains and provides instructions so that staff are prepared to perform their duties effectively.
- Ensures that cleanliness standards are met/exceeded.
- Follows and enforces department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Enforces PPE compliance.
- Responsible for managing staff attendance, fills in for absences.
- Cleans all floors. Dry/wet mops, strips, and waxes hard floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and locker rooms.
- Empties trash and recycling containers.
- Washes windows, dusts surfaces.
- Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, spa, and sauna according to directions.
- Performs minor maintenance repairs as needed such as painting, changing light bulbs, etc.
- Is knowledgeable of and follows all YMCA and OSHA safety standards. Wears personal protective equipment when required to do so.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the grounds. Clears walkways, removes garbage, performs minor landscaping tasks.
- Carries out other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year of experience in housekeeping or custodial with the ability to perform minor maintenance tasks.
- Experience supervising staff preferred.
- General knowledge of cleaning supplies and their use.
- Positive attitude and reliable.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and get along well with others.
- Good judgement, with the ability to identify problems and take the initiative to find acceptable solutions.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $15.00
- Job Start Date Monday, July 25, 2022