Building & Maintenance Custodian \_FT Full Time Springfield, MA, US

Requisition ID: 1992 Salary Range: \$20.00 To \$20.00 Hourly Department:

Facilities Reports to: Director of Facilities Schedule: Part, Monday -

Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The YWCA of Western MA is

dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. The YW

provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual

assault, and human trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis

shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families,

counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised

visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides

services at our primary campus in Springfield and Holyoke location.

Position Purpose The Building & Maintenance Custodian performs custodial

and maintenance duties necessary for YWCA functioning, safety, and

orderly condition. These duties include general building repairs,

grounds, snow removal, vehicle, and equipment maintenance, as well as

general cleaning. The Building & Maintenance Custodian will be assigned

to work in both YWCA locations including Springfield and Holyoke. In the

Performance Of Essential And General Job Responsibilities, The Building

& Maintenance Custodian is expected to: Restrict use of YWCA vehicles

and equipment to normal business hours. Return YWCA vehicles and

equipment to the Springfield location at the end of the work day.

Communicate regularly with the Director regarding the status of

recurring tasks. Provide emergency on-call assistance after business

hours, using the YWCA-issued mobile phone, in response to weather or

other unforeseen events. Provide emergency on-call assistance after

business hours when the Director of Facilities is unavailable. Essential

Responsibilities to be Performed on a Daily Basis Cleans, sweeps, mops,

scrubs, waxes, and polishes counters and floors by hand or by machine as

appropriate. Cleans carpet, upholstery and furniture. Washes windows,

screens, sills, woodwork, doors, desks, walls, and ceilings. Cleans and

sanitizes rest rooms, dusts and vacuums rooms, locks and unlocks doors.

Collects and disposes of trash and recycling for curbside pick-up.

Maintains custodial closets. Moves equipment and furniture. Sets up and

takes down tables and chairs for classes and programs. Maintains

appropriate records of each assigned work request and submits completed

forms in a timely manner. Provide on-call assistance during work days

from 8am - 4pm using the YWCA-issued mobile phone for the purpose of

responding to urgent needs. Provides after hour on-call assistance as

needed per the Directors request. Performs other related work as

required. Qualifications Five (5) years\' experience in custodial and

general building maintenance; General knowledge of heating, ventilating

equipment, plumbing, electrical, and building envelop systems; Thorough

knowledge of apartment turnovers; General operational knowledge of snow

blowers, plowing, and lawn maintenance equipment; General operational

knowledge of floor buffers among other custodial equipment and tools

utilized in building maintenance; Thorough knowledge of proper safety

techniques and procedures; Skill in the operation of a variety of hand

tools. Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written

instructions, make routine decisions, sustain long periods of light to

moderately heavy physical activity, and work harmoniously with others;

Ability to lift 50 lbs; and Access to reliable transportation and valid

driver\'s license required. Must be eligible for coverage by the

agency\'s insurance policy. SEE THE YWCA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

YWCA of Western Massachusetts

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