Summer Maintenance Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance and Housekeeping Supervisor, the Summer Maintenance staff members will maintain a safe, professional, respectful, and positive atmosphere for our members and guests. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

 The length of this position runs approximately 10 weeks from May through August from 11 am through 3 pm. 

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:

1. This position primarily works in the skate center during the summer campers’ lunch hours
2. Duties include, but are not limited to, window washing, trash removal, moving and cleaning tables, ensuring the skate center floor is clean and free of debris, and food cleanup including dumping unfinished food and milk. 
3. Records and reports all needed repairs and repairs as directed
4. Ensures YMCA building and property are secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
5. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and pass a pre-employment physical
6. All other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER/TEAM LEADER):

 Advancing our Mission and Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all the resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.

Building Relationships: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all the resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.

Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.

Developing and Inspiring People: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y's cause, sustain the Y's culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Six months or more related experience preferred
2. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
3. Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals as well as their safe and efficient uses.
4. CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire. 
5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of the community, social, and economic segments of the community.
6. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
7. Must be able to work throughout the duration of the summer camp program

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 required essential functions.
• Work will be performed indoors and outdoors and may require occasional travel
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30ft
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform position functions 
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously 
• Must be able to handle stress and tension in a positive manner
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but is not limited to the following activities: semi-reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces that may be underground, overhead or at ground level. Twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs and lying on the stomach and/or back.