POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Environmental Services Associate at the Portage Township YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also overseeing the maintenance and improvement of YMCA facilities and vehicles.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides overall facility cleanliness, including cleaning and disinfecting locker rooms, bathrooms, offices, child care rooms, group exercise studios, gymnasium, café, etc. while following safety precautions.
  • Replace & refill toilet tissue, paper towels, soap/hand sanitizer dispensers.
  • Wash various types of windows.
  • Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors daily using approved equipment and solution.
  • Clean & maintain furniture and carpet by dusting, shampooing, polishing, etc.
  • Clean toilets & urinals using correct procedures & cleaning agents.
  • Remove all waste from the facility, including regular waste and recyclable materials.
  • Notify supervisor of any equipment or facilities needing repair or replacement so corrective action can be taken.
• Ensures that all areas of the building are maintained on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis by following the facility checklist.
• Completes daily responsibilities and projects in a timely manner.
• May work with outside agencies such as fire, health, building department, FSSA, etc. to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are getting low
• Develops relationships with members.
• Ensures that members and guest are following the outlined policies and procedures.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Functional Expertise
• Building Relationships
• Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of cleaning techniques & safety protocols. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas are a plus.
• Time management & project management skills.
• Familiarity with personal computers helpful.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Monday thru Friday

• 4am to Noon
• Noon to 9p

Saturday and Sunday

• 6a to Noon
• Noon to 6p