Custodian - Chapel Heights and Senior Center at YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Applicants who apply and complete New Staff Orientation will receive a $100 hiring incentive.
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is looking to recruit a hard-working Custodian to keep our buildings functionally and aesthetically intact. The Custodian will ensure the buildings are tidy, clean, and well-maintained. To ensure success you need to prioritize tasks and take pride in your work. Top candidates will be energetic, upstanding, and dexterous.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Custodian will ensure that all areas of the facilities and grounds are clean and ready for members, visitors, and staff to use. The Custodian will sweep, mop, and vacuum floors. You will clean walls, ceilings, windows, and other surfaces and restock items, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and other supplies. Assist with preparations for events, such as meetings and training. To be a successful Custodian, you should be observant, respectful, motivated, and committed to providing members, visitors, and staff with a clean, orderly place to congregate. To work well in this role you should have basic experience cleaning.

We are looking to fill shifts at our new Chapel Heights Location (4320 Jericho Loop CS CO 80916) which is scheduled to open in November 2022. Training will take place at designated YMCA locations.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
Full time; split between Senior Center and Chapel Heights
Senior Center: Wednesday - Friday; 8-4:30pm
Chapel Heights; Monday and Tuesday possible Saturday shift hours to be discussed

CUSTODIAN REQUIREMENTS:
At least 18 years of ageAbility to read and writeAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Flexibility to adjust schedules to suit the needs of the organization.Motivation to work independently or with others to provide thorough, efficient custodial services.Physically agile and dexterous.Basic math skills.Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.Outstanding organizational skills.

CUSTODIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining clean facilities by performing daily/weekly/monthly duties in all areas of the building and grounds.Duties to include but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, windows, mirrors, empty trash and recyclingClean sidewalks, parking lots and other outdoor areas of trash and debrisAssist with snow removalCollect and/or remove soiled towels from the locker rooms and other parts of the facilityDo laundry (towels, mop heads) throughout shiftRestock consumables (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer) and other suppliesObserving proper chemical handling procedures when working with cleaning agents, including wearing gloves, goggles, or masks and following written or verbal instructionsMaintaining cleaning equipment.Clean up spills with appropriate equipment.Assisting with event preparations and clean up.Interacting with members, staff and visitors in a respectful, positive manner.May require various shift assignmentsReport any building damage or mechanical deficiencies to Custodian DirectorOther duties as assigned

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Free Family MembershipProgram discounts:
50% off Personal Training, Private Swim Lessons, Resident Camp 100% off Before & After School Care; Day Camp; Swim Lessons; Sports, Enrichment and Ignite/Small Group training
Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is metEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Sick Time

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION:
Support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Regions commitment tochildabuseprevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keepingchildrensafe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision ofchildrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting allchildabuseprevention training as required
The YMCA has zero tolerance forabuse. We will report all suspected and/or allegations ofabuseto the state and federal law.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is a Drug and Alcohol Free work environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.