CUSTODIAN

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the LCFYMCA facilities by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, vacuuming, and refilling restroom / locker room dispensers. 
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/locker rooms using established practices and procedures.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Notify supervisor of any maintenance issues or requests.
• Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Re-stock soap, paper towels, and other needed supplies.
• Assist with the set-up of events, as needed. 

Child Protection Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Participates in required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.

Qualifications

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; six months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

 
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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; stand, walk, crouch, climb ladders and stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms to use standard cleaning equipment (such as a mop, broom, vacuum, cleaning chemicals, and other equipment required to clean the facility).  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.