Job Description

Under the direction of the ECDC Assistant Director and in accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the Allison Cassens Early Childhood Development Center Custodial Staff Member will maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for children, families, staff, and visitors. The Custodial Staff Member will perform daily cleaning and sanitation duties throughout the ECDC facility; assist in maintaining classrooms, restrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces; ensure compliance with YMCA standards and licensing regulations; and provide a quality experience to children and families that reflects the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas in accordance with YMCA standards, DCFS regulations, and childcare licensing requirements.
• Perform daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, trash removal, and restocking supplies.
• Ensure the facility consistently meets health, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards required by DCFS licensing inspections and YMCA policies.
• Promptly identify and report maintenance, repair, or safety concerns to the Assistant Director to help maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of classrooms, meetings, and special events as needed.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and notify the Assistant Director when supplies need to be reordered.
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures related to health, safety, emergency response, infection control, and confidentiality.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, staff, and visitors while modeling YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

OUR CULTURE:

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. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing Our Mission & Cause Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.

Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs.

Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.

Developing & Inspiring People: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience preferred, especially in a childcare, school, or community setting.
• Ability to understand and follow DCFS regulations, YMCA policies, and childcare licensing standards related to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties including bending, standing, walking, and climbing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire
• Must pass all required background checks and complete all required trainings.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient mobility to plan, lead and participate in activities, and perform additional duties of the position.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Work will be performed indoors and outdoors and may require occasional travel.
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and a stress in a positive manner