General Maintenance Staff

Northfield Area Minnesota YMCA•Northfield, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The maintenance staff upholds and maintains a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age
Experience following checklists and tasks lists
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with adults and youth.
CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications (within 30 days of hire). YMCA will provide this training after hire.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in related field
Experience cleaning and maintaining building and grounds
Experience using sweeping broom, vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, pressure washer, hand tools, snow shovels, ladder, or other similar tools.

Responsibilities

Maintains the cleanliness of the Northfield Y; performs general cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, washing windows, dusting counters, desks, and filing cabinets, emptying wastebaskets, and cleaning drinking fountains.
Restocks toilet paper, hand towels, soap, and trash bags.
Removes snow, ice and trash from around entryways to the building.
Utilizes various machines and equipment in the delivery of service, such as vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, pressure washer, hand tools, and snow shovels.
Acts as a member of the staff team by setting up/taking down equipment for programs, meetings, special events, and other maintenance logistical needs.
Be alert to risk management and respond/repair to safety issues immediately.
Communicates repair needs out of the scope of their ability to the Building and Maintenance Director.
Works as a member of the staff team and interact with members, guests and other community leaders in a positive manner.
Assist Building and Maintenance Director as requested with fixing and maintaining the facility.
Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems and overall safety of the facilities, and grounds.
Responsible for opening and closing the building when scheduled for those shifts and ensures the building is secure.
Have a complete knowledge of all emergency procedures.
Attend all staff meetings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies and philosophy; use character development as a basis in working with members, participants, the public and staff.
The applicant must be able to fulfill the above job requirements by purposefully and seamlessly challenging themselves and others to accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.