Full-Time Housekeeping Associate - Southeast Family YMCA

The YMCA is seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Housekeeping Associate to help provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our members, guests, and staff. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of YMCA facilities, supporting light maintenance needs, and ensuring all housekeeping standards are consistently met. The Housekeeping Associate works closely with the Property Director to maintain adequate housekeeping supplies, support preventative maintenance efforts, and contribute to an exceptional member experience.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Janitorial Staff is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and general upkeep of the YMCA facility and surrounding grounds. Ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for members, guests, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the YMCA's mission by fostering positive relationships with members, guests, volunteers, and staff while contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to member concerns.
• Protect member privacy and personal belongings encountered while cleaning.
• Clean and maintain all interior and exterior areas of the facility, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, glass cleaning, trash removal, and restroom sanitation.
• Clean and maintain restroom dispensers as needed.
• Ensure all high-touch surfaces are routinely cleaned and disinfected in accordance with YMCA health and safety standards.
• Maintain locker rooms by cleaning, disinfecting, stocking supplies, and emptying trash a minimum of twice daily or more frequently as needed.
• Help maintain gymnasiums, fitness areas, bleachers, walls, doors, and common spaces to ensure they remain clean and presentable throughout the day.
• Clean and maintain entrance areas, including carpets, windows, walls, entry doors, and exterior walkways to create a positive first impression.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks, including power washing and scrubbing sauna, steam room, and restroom floors and walls.
• Complete light maintenance tasks such as tightening hardware, unclogging toilets, and reporting maintenance issues requiring additional attention.
• Properly dilute, store, and label chemicals, never mixing incompatible chemicals.
• Use proper Person Protective Equipment with all chemicals and cleaning equipment.
• Assist the Property Director with monitoring, ordering, and maintaining housekeeping supply inventory.
• Coordinate with outside vendors performing housekeeping-related services when assigned.
• Operate housekeeping equipment safely and perform routine maintenance on cleaning equipment as needed.
• Follow all OSHA, YMCA, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in required safety meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate facility concerns promptly to the Property Director and collaborate with branch staff to resolve issues efficiently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Property Director, Senior Property Director, or Branch Administration.