What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charles E. Lakin Housekeeper position at Ymca of Greater Omaha?
So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!
BENEFITS:
- Free individual YMCA membership
- Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
- YMCA program & childcare discounts
- Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
- Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
- 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
- Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!
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. The Environmental Services
Technician helps members and participants reach their goals by maintaining a clean and safe
environment through dependable housekeeping services for YMCA grounds, facilities and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintains a clean and safe facility and grounds by performing housekeeping duties as designated
by the Environmental Services Manager.
2. Informs the Director of Maintenance Services of maintenance issues.
3. Maintains and stocks supply and maintenance closets and keeps equipment in a safe, functional
and orderly manner.
4. Performs light duty maintenance tasks.
5. Ensures paper and soap products are accessible to members at all times.
6. Assists location staff as needed to maintain cooperative working relationships.
7. Relates to the public in a positive manner.
8. Actively participates in branch and department staff meetings and/or related trainings.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Critical Thinking & Decision Making Functional Expertise
Innovation
Program/Project Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or GED preferred
2. Experience in a commercial cleaning environment or closely related field preferred
3. Complete within 30 days of hire: BLS CPR; First Aid
4. Completion of YMCA risk management and other maintenance-specific certifications, as needed
5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check
6. Reliable transportation is required
7. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
8. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
9. Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.
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.
- This is a non-office position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often
required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, use hand and power tools, reach with hands,
sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds,
have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
- Frequent exposure to dust or fumes is possible and use of cleaning equipment and chemicals is
required.
- The work is performed both indoors and out.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions
prevalent at the time.
The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer
