Housekeeper/Custodian

About us

YWCA New Britain is a Non-Profit Association. We are professional, innovative and we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Wellness programs
• Active atmosphere
• Safe work environment

Custodian/Handyman

Reports to: Facilities Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 4

Provisional Period: 12 months

Position Summary:

As a member of the YWCA New Britain, and the maintenance department team this position performs custodial duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities. Candidate should support the YWCA mission: eliminating racism & empowering women; demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Position Summary:

As a member of the YWCA New Britain, and the maintenance department team this position performs custodial duties, as assigned by the Director of Facilities. Candidate should support the YWCA mission: eliminating racism & empowering women; demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Performance Standards:

* Perform custodial/maintenance work cleaning buildings and grounds at facilities and report malfunctions to Director of Facilities for action.

* Clean and treat structures such as floor, sinks, walls.

* Service, clean, or supply restrooms.

* Assist with monthly inspections – classrooms.

* Move and assist in moving furniture.

* Maintain all tools and equipment.

* Assist with responsibilities for emergencies, after hours’ coverage, and filling in while other maintenance employees are out.

* Assist with room set-up for meetings and assist with housekeeping duties.

* Perform other maintenance tasks as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Maintenance Lead.

· Attend staff, personnel, and professional development meetings assigned, including, but not limited to, YWCA and staff meetings.

· Reliably meet deadlines.

· Manages time and attendance well.

· Follows the organizations policies and procedures.

· Follows safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

· Follows legal and ethical standards related to job responsibilities.

· Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.

· Maintain and care for supplies and equipment of the YWCA.

· Accept other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

· Able to problem solve.

· Increases personal knowledge about individual, interpersonal and institutional levels of racism by actively participating in trainings and organizational or community-based committees.

· Seeks input from program participants of various backgrounds on program environment and program elements.

· Supports co-workers and work with diverse teams utilizing best practices to inspire better thinking and solutions.

Work Environment:

Working in various departments of childcare facility around children who must always be kept in a safe, appropriate, and hazard free environment. Regular exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals, which require on-the-job training to be used safely.

Physical Demands/Hazards/ Travel:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must have adequate vision to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess. and adequate hearing to interact with the public. Must be able to carry 10-20lbs. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds using proper technique, standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, balancing, stooping and repetitive motion.

· Travel requirements: As needed

Qualifications Required:

Education- High School Diploma/GED

Experience 2-5 years

Skills- cleaning

Licenses, Driver’s Licenses

Qualifications Preferred

Education- High School / Trade school

Experience 2-5 years Maintenance

Skills- cleaning, basic carpentry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Year round work

Work Location: In person