Description:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The Housekeeper is responsible for taking care of the Y's general cleanliness to provide tidy and sanitary amenities to our members.
Starting Pay: $13.50 per hour
Shift: Mornings, Monday-Friday 7:00am-1:00pm
YMCA benefits include:
•Free YMCA membership and discount for family membership.
•Program discounts
•Child Watch hours are available free of charge for staff children.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Maintains cleanliness of all areas of the building and grounds. This includes but is not limited to: mopping, sweeping, cleaning mirrors and windows, disinfecting toilets and sinks, snow removal, and salting of sidewalks.
•Perform deep cleaning tasks when assigned.
•Performs heavy duty tasks, such as scrubbing floors and cleaning locker rooms.
•Maintain and organize equipment, supplies, and closets. Notifies supervisor of any damaged or broken equipment or when supplies are low.
•Provides emergency cleaning services promptly, and in accordance with safety guidelines.
•Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for
reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
•Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
•Ensures building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
•Cleans up blood or bodily fluids which could contain blood borne pathogens. Training will be provided.
•Operates motorized equipment used for cleaning.
•Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•High school diploma or GED.
•Self-starter, ability to work independently.
•Dependability and a strong work ethic required.
•Previous work experience in janitorial or other cleaning positions preferred.
•Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write in the English language.
•Good customer service skills.
•Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with staff, members, and vendors.
•CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 45 days of employment. Training is provided by the Valpo YMCA.
Work Environment & Other Requirements:
•Ability to work in a variety of environments, such as but not limited to: areas of high heat or very cold temperatures, areas with high humidity/dampness, dry or dusty spaces, and working outside as needed.
•Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 35 pounds.