Custodian at Ann Arbor YMCA

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carpet Cleaning, Floor Cleaning Equipment Operation, Kaivac Equipment Operation, Mopping, Trash Disposal, Fixture Cleaning, Glass Cleaning, Restroom Cleaning, Inventory Maintenance, Furniture Arrangement, Towel Management, Positive Relationships, Safety Reporting, Team Player, Prioritization, Stress Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Make A Living And A Difference Place Join the Y's team and help create spaces where your role as a Custodian makes a big difference. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Facilities Director or Evening Custodial Supervisor, the custodian will maintain the cleanliness of YMCA facilities, equipment and property in a safe manner so as to enhance the Association’s membership retention efforts. POSITION HOURS: Monday-Friday; 10am-2pm ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate carpet cleaning equipment Operate mechanical floor cleaning equipment Operate Kaivac equipment Sweep and Wet mop floors and stairways Collect and dispose of trash/recycling and soiled towels Clean furniture, cases, fixtures, and furnishings Clean mirrors, interior side of exterior glass and both sides of interior glass while standing on floor and step ladder Clean toilet rooms and fixtures Stock restroom supplies High dust ledges and fixtures while standing on floor or step ladder Spot wash walls to remove such items as splash marks around sinks and fingerprints around light switches Report items in need of repair Maintain an inventory of supplies in accordance with specific instructions Move and arrange furniture and furnishings Clean assigned area of work and equipment Wash/dry and fold towels Maintain positive relationships with staff and members in a child friendly environment Advise the Facilities Director or Evening Custodial Supervisor of conditions which affect the safety, condition, or attractiveness of the facilities, equipment and grounds. Attend required trainings. Assist the Facilities Director or Evening Custodial Supervisor with the outside contractors and vendors that are doing work in the building and on the grounds. Benefits include Family membership to Y, discounts on camp and childcare (above 2.5 yrs), and friendly working environment. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to read and write, speak and understand English and be able to follow instructions. Exposure to the skills to be taught, some informal training or on the job training. Equivalent to two years of high school. Must have a positive attitude with good customer relation skills. Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc. Must not have any type of lifting restrictions. Must be a team player, able to prioritize work and be able to handle stress on a daily basis. WORKING CONDITIONS: Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials Handling and Moving Objects – Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things Work Within a Team Environment – Assist staff as needed with miscellaneous tasks, help with annual special event set up, and be a team player to impact the Association’s membership retention initiatives Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to high heat or the worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation or exposure to chemicals.

Responsibilities

The custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of YMCA facilities, equipment, and property in a safe manner to support membership retention efforts. This involves operating various cleaning equipment, disposing of waste, cleaning surfaces, and stocking supplies under supervision.