Lead Housekeeper (GRN)

## Description **POSITION SUMMARY:** This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for the overall safety, cleanliness and maintenance of YMCA facilities. Assist members, guests, and staff in a friendly and professional manner. Keeps, the facility free of hazards and performs maintenance and cleaning duties 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. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Responsible for the direct cleaning of the YMCA, such as cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, locker rooms, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, trash removal, window cleaning, picking up trash/spills, etc., floor cleaning and maintenance, in all areas of the Y. 2. Performs housekeeping duties: provides “hands on” experience to maintain clean facilities 3. Helps to develop and follow cleaning checklist for all areas of the building on a daily basis. 4. Responsible for communicating and submitting to supervisor inventory, supplies needed to maintain the building 5. Order & Coordinate Supplies: paper products, cleaning supplies, etc. per established schedule 6. Organize, clean and maintain storage area for the cleaning supplies and equipment 7. Maintain a clean and positive image along with YMCA attire/uniform 8. Maintain communication with all staff via in person and / or through work orders that are developed 9. Can create, follow and finish work orders in a timely manner 10. Interact with staff and members in a positive manner and create a team atmosphere 11. Develop an understanding and commitment to the Annual Campaign 12. Works closely with Property Director and / or appropriate staff to help process new hire paperwork. 13. Provides Leadership and Training to other housekeeping staff; coordinates work and scheduling of community service and volunteers working in housekeeping 14. Provide consistent feedback to housekeeping staff related to areas of improvement and facility related issues impacting membership satisfaction. Work closely with Property Director to address issues. 15. Ability to cover shifts and work evenings and weekends. 16. Ability to perform “hands on” minor maintenance tasks as needed such as; changing light bulbs, unclogging sinks/toilets/drains, painting and light plumbing. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:** Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position. 1. Attend required abuse risk management training. 2. Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk according to policies and procedures. 3. Train, supervise, and require adherence of employees and volunteers to policies and procedures related to abuse risk. 4. Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback about boundaries with consumers. 5. Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations. 6. Respond quickly and seriously to all reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. 7. Communicate the YMCA’s commitment to abuse prevention. 8. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. **LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:** - **Collaboration** – Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at al…