Housekeeper

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers • San Antonio, TX

22d

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Hartman YMCA, an accessible and inclusive YMCA focused on welcoming people of all abilities, the Housekeeper helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming experience for members, guests, families, and caregivers.

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes assigned areas and cares for designated spaces and equipment. Duties may include mopping, dusting, vacuuming, floor and court buffing, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, painting, grounds maintenance, and event room setup. The role also involves safely operating cleaning equipment, handling cleaning products, restocking supplies, monitoring facility conditions, reporting maintenance needs and hazards, and helping maintain accessible shared spaces.

The position works throughout the YMCA facility and may involve exposure to dirt, dust, wet surfaces, cleaning chemicals, and other routine maintenance conditions. Some duties may require work on ladders or platforms at heights up to 30 feet, following applicable safety procedures.

Requirements

• Six months or more of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate professionally with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, procedures, product labels, and equipment manuals, and to accurately report and document maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment operation, and basic equipment care.
• Understanding of cleaning products and chemicals, including their safe and appropriate use.
• Complete Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications certifications within the first week of hire.
• Complete YMCA-approved basic life-saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen within the first 60 days of hire.
• Ability to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks involving standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, carrying supplies, and working at floor level or in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move cleaning supplies, equipment, and furniture as needed.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines, identify potential hazards, and help maintain clean, unobstructed, accessible spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, or disability-serving organizations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and creating welcoming experiences for people of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned daily cleaning tasks and care for designated areas and equipment to maintain clean, sanitary, and welcoming YMCA facilities.
• Perform wet and dust mopping, floor and court buffing, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, and other assigned facility or grounds maintenance.
• Safely operate motorized and non-motorized cleaning equipment and follow procedures for using, storing, and handling cleaning products and chemicals.
• Maintain accessible, uncluttered, and safe shared spaces for members and guests of all abilities.
• Record and report needed repairs, hazards, maintenance needs, or security concerns to the appropriate supervisor; complete repairs only as directed.
• Restock essential supplies, including soap and paper towels.
• Assist with furniture and room setup for events, keeping spaces organized and welcoming.
• Follow YMCA safety procedures and help maintain a secure environment for members, guests, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed