Housekeeping Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Facilities Director, in collaboration with a dedicated team of Family Center staff, and operations professionals, and as a Non-Exempt employee, your primary responsibility will be to support the Association’s objective of membership growth and member retention for a full facility YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform all duties as assigned to housekeeping personnel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and functions.
• Provide superior cleaning and detail service to all equipment and facilities.
• Removal of recycling and trash from all buildings.
• Carry materials, supplies and equipment in and around all facilities.
• Clean, inspect and prepare all facilities nightly.
• Report housekeeping and maintenance problems nightly that need repair.
• Safely know and use the proper equipment and maintain it according to standards.
• Keep inventory and location of all equipment.
• Report any problem with the equipment or facilities to supervisor and address directly.
• Keep inventory of products and supplies and report needs to supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by Management.
• Prepare set –ups for meetings and breakdown of meetings.
• Working under the direction of the Facilities Director, in collaboration with a dedicated team of Family Center staff, and operations professionals, and as a Non-Exempt employee, your primary responsibility will be to support the Association’s objective of membership growth and member retention for a full facility YMCA.

This position has a primary impact on the overall effectiveness with which the Family Center accomplishes its purpose, goals and objectives in serving the community.  Therefore, the effectiveness of this position should be measured by the following: 

• The Family Center will increase net annual membership from the prior year
• The Family Center will increase membership revenue, from previous year
• The community will better understand the YMCA programs and the need to support them; The members will better understand the YMCA’s charitable mission
• The Family Center will achieve specific participation/attendance figures in key program areas.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of experience in maintenance/ housekeeping.
• Broad overview of the YMCA as it operates as a local, national, and international movement. 
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating manual dexterity in order to accurately work on the phone and other equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must possess auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to adequately communicate via phone and in person

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths

and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Disclaimers

• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen.

• All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.  Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.

• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management.  Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.