Overnight Custodian

NEWTON YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Overnight Custodian/Maintenance Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Status: Part-Time

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Property Manager

Revision Date: June 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the Newton YMCA, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This positon cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal. May complete duties related to window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, snow removal, grounds keeping, and other related responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.

2. Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.

3. Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.

4. Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.

5. Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.

6. May set up furniture for events.

7. Snow and Ice removal as assigned.

8. Outside grounds work: including mowing, raking leaves, trimming bushes and small trees as assigned.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times. Shows a genuine concern for the needs, feelings, and well-being of others, even under stress. Acts with integrity and credibility in all situations.

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,

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR Custodian/Maintenance Staff strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well and uses best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Six months or more of related experience preferred.

2. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

3. Ability to report and record maintenance requests.

4. Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.

5. Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.

6. Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

WORK 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.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to lift objects greater than 25lbs on a regular basis and at times lifting over 50lbs is expected.
• Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

• The Y will be recognized by the community for providing consistently clean and maintained grounds, facilities and equipment.
• The Y will effectively connect and build relationship with its members and the community, increasing member enrollment and retention and ultimately increasing the number of people positively impacted by the Y.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $13