Job Title: Spirit Valley Maintenance Staff
Classification: Part time/Hourly
Reports To: Young Mothers Program Director
General Description: The Maintenance Worker is responsible for all indoor and outdoor maintenance of our YWCA Spirit Valley property as well as specific cleaning responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in building maintenance
- Must be able to work with people and do general maintenance repairs.
- Physical capabilities and stamina to complete job tasks.
- Ability to communicate and relate to diverse populations
- Ability to handle crises, problem solve, make judgments or decisions independently, appropriately and
quickly as needed to ensure the well-being and safety of clients, staff and facility. - Ability to pass a background check
- An essential understanding of and commitment to the fundamental principles of the YWCA’s mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold and further the mission of the YWCA
- Must execute plans to assure that the following building systems are maintained in good operating
condition:
o Heating and cooling systems
o Fire alarms
o Plumbing systems
o Structural systems
o Mechanical systems
o Electrical systems - Set up/clean meeting room areas to accommodate scheduled requests.
- Assure that routine maintenance schedule is followed.
- Coordinate contractors as needed.
- Make determination/decision to make an emergency call to contractors when no one else is available to make this decision.
- Organize/clean out storage shed annually
- Maintain adequate inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies.
- Clean garbage containers and disinfect at least two times per week.
- Shovel snow and remove ice when necessary from sidewalks.
- Cut grass and weed whip at Spirit Valley facility when necessary.
- Work with Leadership Council relating to maintenance and upkeep of buildings.
- Clean common areas such as hallways, entryways and meeting rooms and other cleaning as requested.
- Manage recycling, to include: kitchen refuse, light bulbs, and old electronics
- Financial responsibilities: use of PO process.
- Weekly inspection of playground and playground toys/equipment for safety concerns: cracked or broken equipment/toys, tripping hazards, fences, boarders, gates, etc. are secure and functioning properly, weeds and shrubs are trimmed and cleared so that teachers have a clear view of children at all times
- Respond to and schedule routine maintenance requests from Supportive Housing tenants and/or Young Mothers program staff using the request for maintenance form
- Serve as a member of the Safety Committee
- Act as a YWCA spokesperson when appropriate.
- Abide by current YWCA safety regulations as defined by OSHA, Fire Department and other regulatory agencies. Arrange training for program staff to maintain the safety of all clients and staff.
- Support the mission of the YWCA
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to hear the conversational voice with or without a hearing aid.
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies.
CORE VALUES:
- Justice – Believe, and work to create, an equitable community that values the worth of all women and girls
- Social Change – Participate in efforts that make a significant impact on societal attitudes, behaviors, policies and laws to advance economic, political and gender equity
- Empowerment/Freedom – Believe all women and girls have the right to define themselves and their own lives as they see fit.
- Inclusion
- Work towards the full participation of ALL women and girls in every level of our organization and community.
- Collaboration – Believe that by working together we can accomplish more and have greater results.
Starting Pay Range: $13.45/hour or more based on experience
If you are interested or have any questions about the position please contact or email your resume: