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
