What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Maintenance Worker position at YWCA of Western Massachusetts?
Facilities and Maintenance Worker 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) year 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.
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) year 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.