Custodial Team Member (Townlake)

Why Your Role Matters

Join our YMCA custodial crew and become the secret superhero of cleanliness! As a Custodial Team Member, you'll make our facilities sparkle and shine, ensuring a fresh and inviting environment for all. Bring your passion for tidiness, a dash of super-attention to detail, and be part of the squad that keeps the Y looking tip-top!

How You Make an Impact

• Maintain the branch's cleanliness and safety with a sense of urgency and prioritization (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, etc).
• Communicate maintenance needs, and issues, and recommend solutions to branch directors.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks of the facilities as a means of preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the fulfillment of goods in designated areas, such as paper towels, soap, sanitizer, etc.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets throughout the branch.
• Arrange equipment in the custodial storage areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Work closely with the Y Safety Champion and Care Area Marshal to develop intense cleaning and disinfecting protocol in closed-off areas.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests. 
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand. 
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have the ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Having experience in custodial or maintenance work settings is a plus but not required.
• You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more.

Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp.

Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitment to a better future -- for all.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compe