Building & Maintenance Custodian-PT

Building & Maintenance Custodian \_PT Part Time Springfield, MA, US

Requisition ID: 1971 Salary Range: \$20.00 To \$20.00 Hourly Department:

Facilities Reports to: Director of Facilities Schedule: Part, Monday -

Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm, 24-30 hours FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The YWCA of

Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors.

The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual

assault, and human trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis

shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families,

counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised

visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides

services at our primary campus in Springfield and Holyoke location.

Position Purpose The Building & Maintenance Custodian performs custodial

and maintenance duties necessary for YWCA functioning, safety, and

orderly condition. These duties include general building repairs,

grounds, snow removal, vehicle, and equipment maintenance, as well as

general cleaning. The Building & Maintenance Custodian will be assigned

to work in both YWCA locations including Springfield and Holyoke.

Additional Expectations of Position In the performance of essential and

general job responsibilities, the Building & Maintenance Custodian is

expected to: Restrict use of YWCA vehicles and equipment to normal

business hours. Return YWCA vehicles and equipment to the Springfield

location at the end of the work day. Communicate regularly with the

Director regarding the status of recurring tasks. Provide emergency

on-call assistance after business hours, using the YWCA-issued mobile

phone, in response to weather or other unforeseen events. Provide

emergency on-call assistance after business hours when the Director of

Facilities Is Unavailable. Essential Responsibilities To Be Performed On

a Daily Basis Cleans, sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes counters

and floors by hand or by machine as appropriate. Cleans carpet,

upholstery and furniture. Washes windows, screens, sills, woodwork,

doors, desks, walls, and ceilings. Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms,

dusts and vacuums rooms, locks and unlocks doors. Collects and disposes

of trash and recycling for curbside pick-up. Maintains custodial

closets. Moves equipment and furniture. Sets up and takes down tables

and chairs for classes and programs. Maintains appropriate records of

each assigned work request and submits completed forms in a timely

manner. Provide on-call assistance during work days from 8am - 4pm using

the YWCA-issued mobile phone for the purpose of responding to urgent

needs. Provides after hour on-call assistance as needed per the

Directors Request. Performs Other Related Work As Required.

Qualifications Five (5) years\' experience in custodial and general

building maintenance; General knowledge of heating, ventilating

equipment, plumbing, electrical, and building envelop systems; Thorough

knowledge of apartment turnovers; General operational knowledge of snow

blowers, plowing, and lawn maintenance equipment; General operational

knowledge of floor buffers among other custodial equipment and tools

utilized in building maintenance; Thorough knowledge of proper safety

techniques and procedures; Skill in the operation of a variety of hand

tools. Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written

instructions, make routine decisions, sustain long periods of light to

moderately heavy physical activity, and work harmoniously with others;

Ability to lift 50 lbs; and Access to reliable transportation and valid

driver\'s license required. Must be eligible for coverage by the

agency\'s insurance policy. SEE THE YWCA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION