POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 225,000 annually. The Housekeeping Crew Leader is primarily responsible for successfully leading a housekeeping crew while cleaning cabins and lodges, with an emphasis on quality, accountability, efficiency and timeliness in preparing guest accommodations according to association housekeeping standards.

OUR MISSION AND CULTURE:

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be highly motivated, energetic, and effective to lead others and to develop subordinates.
• Must be extremely organized with an impeccable attention to detail, accuracy and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and training skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work variable shifts that include weekends, holidays, and nights. This will be five 8-hour shifts per week. Weekly schedules will vary depending on the time of year and work load.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed and motivated.
• A quick learner able to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to access and move through all YMCA facilities. This will include walking up and down stairs and getting into and out of vehicles freely.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds repeatedly within a day.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English clearly, concisely, and fluently.
• Possess a valid, USA drivers license, good driving record and be able to operate YMCA vehicles.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to exemplify qualities of patience, kindness, integrity, accountability, teamwork and professionalism.
• Possess high energy for full schedule. Ability to work at nearly 9000-foot elevation with basic physical fitness and ability to work in varying/extreme weather conditions.
• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support and uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission Statement, policies and programs and reflect YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervise, train, assign duties to and work alongside of staff within Housekeeping Department.
• Supervise flow of work on crews to complete changeovers and maid services in an acceptable and timely manner.
• Clean cabins, lodge rooms, lobbies and public areas.
• Efficiently clean guest accommodations including the following tasks: clean fireplaces,
• vacuum and dust, strip linens and make beds, wash windows, clean toilets, sinks and showers, empty trash, mop and sweep floors, and clean ovens, etc.
• Assure the storeroom is cleaned/stocked with chemicals and the vans are cleaned out at the end of each day
• Assist with operation of heavy-duty laundry equipment and to follow all operational and safety procedures. Equipment includes computerized washers and dryers.
• Able to handle chemicals used in Housekeeping Dept