Janitorial Staff - Part Time
Position Title: Janitorial Staff
Reports To: Janitorial Lead
Pay Grid: $16.00 / hr
Department: Health Fitness and Aquatics
Our Culture:
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
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, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C
Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage
Knowledge & Skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence
Excellent customer service, organization, and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work days, evening and weekend shifts
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?
Reporting to the Janitorial Lead, the Janitorial Staff, is responsible for ensuring that all YMCA facilities are clean and well maintained.
The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:
Customer Service
Be committed to exceptional customer service and member engagement
Have positive interactions with members throughout the building; never just walk by a member
Identify and create opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience
Be knowledgeable of all YMCA programs and services
YMCA Values
Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA and its programs and services
Demonstrates appropriate behaviors in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.
Teamwork
Work effectively within the HFA team, contributing to its overall success by:
Promoting the YMCA’s annual Y Connect Campaign
Promoting and/or attending YMCA events
Contributing to a positive and healthy workplace culture
Other duties to assist the team, as assigned
Provide front line support and assistance to the facility team and departments as required
Aid in the training of all new staff and volunteers
Work in a team environment to achieve optimal collective results
Develop and maintain smooth cooperative working relations with all staff and volunteers
Cover for shifts when staff are on holidays or off sick
Share responsibility for keeping all Janitorial supplies stocked
Coordinate the set-up and take down of equipment for birthday parties and rentals, as needed.
Standards that Shine
Achieve all quality standards and targets established under YMCA best practices and the YMCA’s Standards that Shine
General cleaning as required around the facility
Ensuring all staff are aware of Standards that Shine, and work with them to create a culture of excellence in adherence to guidelines and expectations outlined by the Standards that Shine
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and the senior leadership team
Ensure workplace conflicts are resolved quickly, following YMCA policies and procedures
Quality of Work
Provide day-to-day facility janitorial duties as directed and required
Cleaning of all change rooms, bathrooms, fitness rooms, office rooms, and high traffic areas
Vacuuming and mopping the buildings
Shovel snow in the winter, yard work in the summer
Cleaning all fitness equipment, windows, and high touch areas
Dusting of offices, ledges, counters, chairs and tables
Ensure all windows are cleaned and are free of streaks, finger prints, and dirt
Empty and take out all garbage’s and cardboard boxes
Make sure all toilet paper dispensers, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and all other needed supplies are filled at the end of every shift
Attend all staff training and YMCA staff meetings
Collect daily water samples
Identify plumbing issues and report them to the supervisor
Compliance with Legislation and YMCA Policies and Procedures
Adherence to the following at all times:
YMCA Child Protection and Operational Policies and Procedures
Public health and safety regulations
Occupational Health and Safety
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work in loud noisy environment
May be going from standing to seating positions, from standing to kneeling positions, from kneeling to standing positions, from seating to standing positions for most of the working day, there will be walking throughout the day
Walking up and down stairs
May lift or move items up to 75 lbs
May be exposed to children or adults who may not be vaccinated
Will work with cleaning chemicals
May work on a ladder
May be exposed to verbal/physical abuse from external and internal clients
Please Apply:
Submit a cover letter and a resume with 3 professional references to:
Mark Simper
Maintenance Manager
mark.simper@medicinehatymca.ca