Lead Custodian at Keene Young Mens – Boothbay Harbor, Maine

For over 65 years, the Boothbay Region YMCA has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for all. There is not a more exciting, cause-driven organization to belong to, raise a family in, work or volunteer for, or donate. Our connections to our community hold us together, offer support, and give us an important sense of belonging. The Boothbay Region YMCA, with an operating budget of $2.4M and nearly 100 staff, is a thriving non-profit organization serving more than 3,200 members and program participants with a range of activities. Emphasizing the four core character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we are committed to strengthening our communities by nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We deliver subsidized services to adults and families in need and deserving children of the Boothbay region.

Position Summary:

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Facilities Director to promote healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.
• Works closely with the Facilities Director to keep the YMCA's buildings and properties functioning and secure while ensuring safety, licensing standards and the YMCA's reputation. Ensures campus remains secure by monitoring facility and member activities, locking up supplies & equipment, and locking the facilities at the end of each day.
• Leads staff in ensuring the YMCA’s facilities are clean, sanitized, organized and safe. Facility areas include the Main Campus and Camp Knickerbocker.
• Leads staff in cleaning, sanitizing, wiping down all surfaces (including glass), and removing trash from all facility areas.
• Oversees inventory of cleaning supplies, prepares weekly supply orders, and supports order management. Ensures staff have fitted areas with appropriate cleaning and/or toiletry supplies at all times.
• Collaborates with Facilities Director in performing light maintenance including light-bulb replacement, minor plumbing fixes, simple repairs, and routine maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Leads staff in keeping YMCA campus clean and orderly. Duties include but are not limited to mowing, raking, snow removal, salting, and trash removal.
• Records and reports all needed repairs and completes repairs as directed.
• Supports program staff with moving furniture and equipment, arranging equipment for special events, and setting up camp equipment.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and community partners and connects them to the YMCA. Works closely with facilities contractors.
• As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, push, pull, bend, lift, semi or fully reach overhead, crouch, kneel, shovel, carry, endure twisting of the waist/shoulders/legs, and lie on stomach and back.
• The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard or tablet; use a computer, mouse, printer, and copier; operate or move program equipment; and speak and hear using a telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will lift and/or move up to up to 60 pounds.
• The employee must have sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential cleaning and maintenance duties, including ability to: (1) erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights of up to 30 feet, (2) work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms, (3) clean and operate motorized equipment, (4) work in conditions that will create dirt and dust, and (5) work in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level.
• The employee must have the ability to transition from indoor and outdoor environments and withstand drastic changes in temperature and weather.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed at a community campus that serves all people.
• Work is occasionally stressful and requires ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and successfully cope with the pressures which are related to the position.
• The campus facility is open early mornings, evenings, and weekends and the job may require attendance outside of regular business hours (9am – 5pm).
• The noise level can be all volumes.

Essential Experience and Skill Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work independently, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• General computer skills with the ability to effectively learn and use new software.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with access to personal vehicle preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator.

Essential Education Requirements:

• High School degree or GED or working towards completion of high school.

Benefits:

• The health and wellness of our staff is paramount, so we foster a culture of healthy living amongst our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes retirement, health/dental, disability, 2X life insurance benefit, YMCA membership, and program discounts.