Guest Facilities Staff

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. This position supports the property maintenance of camp through the preparation of camp facilities for group usage by ensuring that all facilities are in a ready to use condition prior to group arrival and during their stay at camp.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures facilities are in a ready to use condition prior to arrival and during group stays at camp by:
2. Following a cleaning checklist for all areas of assigned facilities depending on group needs.
3. Facilities may include but are not limited to: sleeping cabins, Dining Hall, restrooms, shower house recreation halls, parking areas, etc…
4. Checklist tasks may include, but are not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, trash removal, window cleaning, floor cleaning/maintenance, , snow removal/de-icing, painting, and light carpentry.
5. Assists in the maintenance of cabin heaters by cleaning, preparing, and pre-heating as needed prior to group arrival.
6. Maintains and organizes inventory of facility supplies and communicates restocking needs with supervisor.
7. Promptly creates work orders to aid in the organization of facilities repairs.
8. Maintain a clean and positive image along with YMCA attire/uniform.
9. Completes all reports and documentation timely including but not limited to: incident reports, accident reports, camper behavior reports, child abuse reports, and other business office forms.
10. Communicate and interact appropriately and professionally with campers, peers, volunteers and supervisors.
11. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:

1. Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.
2. Attend required abuse risk management training.
3. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
4. Adhere to procedures related to managing and supervising high-risk activities.
5. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
6. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making – Weighs pros and cons of multiple options to make decisions about complex problems.  Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before taking action.  Gathers relevant, valid data to make appropriate decisions.  Actively looks for and incorporates different points of view hen making decisions.
• Communication & Influence – Listens with the intent to understand the perspective of others by using appropriate communication methods, including open-ended questions.  Responds to the individual needs of the other person.  Interprets messages and body language effectively.
• Project Management – Organizes project resources, space, or deliverables to best meet intended goals.  Delivers a high-quality experience.
• Emotional Maturity – Acts in alignment with personal and organizational values in all situations.  Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.  Accepts responsibility for behavior.  Leads with empathy, anticipating how actions and words impact others.  Operates with openness and willingness to receive ongoing feedback from others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in maintenance and housekeeping protocols
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions
• Reliable transportation & flexible schedule are important
• BCI/FBI background check results prior to first day of work; results must be compliant with ODJFS Prohibitive Convictions per 5101:2-12 and 5101:2-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

• Indoor and frequent outdoor work, including all outdoor weather conditions with frequent exposure to dust, dirt, hay, mud and animal feed
• Sitting and standing (including on the floor/ground) for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; but can occasionally be loud
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
• Some tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids/waste, or tissues.
• Lifts and carries objects up to 50 lbs.
• Physically active for long periods of time
• Uses computer to access email, enter work orders, and update checklists