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Cleaning Team Leader

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Plainfield, IL, USA
Full-time

Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future!

Oversees the cleanliness and safety of the facility and grounds. Responsible for the supervision and training of the evening custodial team to ensure duties are completed at a high level and in a timely manner.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.
  • Supervision of Y custodial staff to assure that daily duties are performed and Y facility is clean and safe.
  • Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
  • Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to manager.
  • Replaces soap, paper towels, and other supplies.
  • May set up furniture for events.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Six months or more of related experience preferred. Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
  • Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
  • Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
  • Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.
  • Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
  • Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
  • Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
  • Ability to perform essential cleaning duties which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 9 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit