Job Title: Housekeeping
Reports to: Facilities Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to
strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The
Housekeeper at the Bath Area Family YMCA is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitized
facility.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our
cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we
are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and
embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a
catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full
potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community
stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas including locker rooms, restrooms, and
common areas.
• Duties regularly involve mopping, dusting, vacuuming, trash and recycling removal, window
washing, and refilling of supplies, paper products, soap dispensers, etc.
• Related tasks may also include light grounds-keeping, among other responsibilities.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Emotional Maturity
• Inclusion
• Developing Self & Others
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous cleaning experience is preferred. Applicants should also possess:
• A positive, helpful attitude
• Reliable transportation
• The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, Y members, and the public
• The ability to read, interpret and follow instructions, schedules, procedures, manuals, and
other applicable documents
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment, cleaning products, and their safe,
efficient use (or the willingness to learn).
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties, to repeatedly lift 25
lbs. throughout a shift.
• The ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 6 feet.
• The ability to work with cleaning equipment, chemicals, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder,
spray, and aerosol forms.
• The ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• The ability to perform tasks essential to cleaning/maintenance to facility or equipment which
may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi–reaching to full-reach overhead,
crouching, kneeling, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs.
15-20+ hours a week & eligible for FREE YMCA membership (ask for details)
Skills Required
- Previous cleaning experience
- Positive, helpful attitude
- Reliable transportation
- Effective communication with co-workers, members, and the public
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, schedules, procedures, and manuals
- Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, and cleaning products or willingness to learn
- Emotional maturity
- Inclusion (demonstrated commitment to inclusivity)
- Developing self and others (willingness to grow and support teammates)
- Ability to repeatedly lift 25 lbs throughout a shift
- Ability to erect and stand on ladders/platforms up to 6 feet
- Ability to work with cleaning equipment, chemicals, and solutions safely
- Ability to perform physical tasks: reaching, crouching, kneeling, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting
- Availability to work 15-20+ hours per week
What We Do
The purpose of the Bath Area Family YMCA is to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, offering a broad range of programs and services to its members and the community.
