Facilities Professional

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Professional assists with day-to-day maintenance and housekeeping at the West Suburban YMCA and its facilities, under the direct supervision of the Facilities Director. The role helps keep assigned areas and equipment clean, attractive, and well maintained, and responds promptly to facility and employee needs. Work may also include maintenance at Camp Chickami and CFAD, pool maintenance, event setup, seasonal groundskeeping, snow removal, and emergency-related duties. Employees must work varied hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays, based on operational needs.

Requirements

Six months or more of related experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
Commitment to supporting and furthering the organization's anti-racist work.
Basic understanding of equipment upkeep and care.
Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work varied hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays, depending on operational needs.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
OSHA-required trainings.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Reliable, positive outlook, and professional demeanor.
Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties, including standing on ladders or platforms at heights up to 30 feet; working with paint, cleaning equipment, chemicals, solvents, cleaners, and solutions; operating motorized equipment; working in dirt- and dust-producing conditions; and performing activities such as reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, carrying, working in confined spaces, twisting, and lying on the stomach or back.

Responsibilities

Complete duties on the daily schedule and maintain assigned areas and equipment.
Clean and sanitize facilities through tasks such as mopping, dusting, vacuuming, trash removal, and recycling.
Perform window washing, pool cleaning, painting, lawn care, snow removal, and other general cleaning as needed.
Operate related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
Record and report needed repairs and complete repairs as directed.
Help keep YMCA buildings and property secure during the shift, and report incidents and hazardous conditions to the supervisor.
Replace soap, paper towels, and other supplies.
Respond promptly to facility and employee needs.
Set up furniture for events as needed.
Perform maintenance at Camp Chickami and CFAD, and maintain pools.
Support the organization's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging commitments, including researching, creating, recommending, and implementing strategies to support diversity goals.
Perform other duties as required.