1. Job Summary:

The Custodian I is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the areas assigned. The incumbent is accountable for the completions of assigned duties with a moderate level of supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to, mopping, dusting, trash removal, window washing, assisting with meeting set up and other general cleaning responsibilities. The incumbent interacts positively with members and staff and responds to requests personally or informs the appropriate maintenance staff member. Member service is the incumbent’s main objective while demonstrating the YMCA core values: honesty, responsibility, caring, equity and respect at all times. 

 2. Essential Functions:

• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Perform custodial duties which include, but are not limited to, wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, assisting with meeting set up, vacuuming, and general cleaning as requested or needed. 

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Custodial Supervisor who reports to the Executive Director. Work closely with staff to ensure that the Association standards of cleanliness are being met and attend all relevant training programs available. 

4. Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing if needed 

5. Work Conditions:

• Move up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations up to 200 feet away 10-15 times a day.
• Ability clean equipment as needed.
• Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Perform essential custodial duties in facility which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back. 

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Custodial Supervisor or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge 

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. 

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.