Housekeeping Staff (Part Time)

Description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the children and families in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

The Summit Area YMCA (SAY) is seeking a efficient, energetic team member to help maintain the facilities cleanliness at The Summit YMCA and Berkeley Heights YMCA branches. This position is responsible for providing a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and orderly environment for members, guests, and employees. The Housekeeping Staff must follow the required procedures for repairing, handling, cleaning, disposing of, or moving of objects/materials and /or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.

You Might be the Right Candidate if you:

• Are detail oriented and enjoy seeing tasks to completion. 
• Are able to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Are friendly and can work with others effectively.
• Takes pride in your work. 
• Takes initiative and solves problems as they occur. 
• You have prior experience or an interest in housekeeping.

This Part Time position is scheduled up to 20 hours each week, including evenings and weekends.

The SAY offers generous employee benefits that include competitive salary, subsidized medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off for vacation, wellness or holidays, a free YMCA family membership, discounts on Y programs and services including child care, continued professional training and development courses, and an 12% contribution to your retirement plan upon eligibility.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain facility in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Specific duties to include on a scheduled basis, but not limited to: Dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, Empty and dispose of trash, recyclables, and other disposable materials daily. Wet mop all corridor floors, lobby, restrooms, locker rooms and others daily. Clean locker rooms daily, including showers, sinks, commodes, floors, etc. Replenish paper supplies in bathrooms, locker rooms, fitness center, etc. Clean all air vents. Make sure all glass doors and walls are cleaned throughout the day.  Clean carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture when needed. Dust and clean furniture and equipment in fitness center. Assist in laundering of towels, where applicable. Wash windows as scheduled.
• Operate various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, etc.
• Use various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc., and comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, etc.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts and screws, etc.)
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 
• As an Ambassador for the Y, communicate to members, volunteers, and the general public that the Y is the nation’s leading non-profit committed to strengthening the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Prior experience in housekeeping duties preferred.
• Experience working with the public is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

About the Summit Area YMCA:
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. 

Salary : $14 - $18