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Job Title: Facilities Attendant | Saturday & Sunday | 7:30am-1:00pm

Department:  Facilities 

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt   

Reports to: Facilities Manager

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.  

Position Summary  

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 Facilities Assistant position at the Eugene Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, while ensuring the facility is clean, safe and welcoming, by completing all duties on the daily schedule and maintaining assigned areas and equipment. 

Essential Functions  

• Perform routine custodial tasks, including: 

• Replacing soap, paper towels, and other supplies as needed 

• Removing interior and exterior litter as needed 

• Cleaning mirrors, windows, and glass daily 

• Emptying trash and wiping trash containers 

• Vacuuming all carpeted areas 

• Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, and showers throughout the day and as needed 

• Scrubbing and mopping hard floor surfaces to maintain cleanliness 

• Dusting high and low surfaces, including horizontal surfaces and edges 

• Cleaning stairwells and running track areas as assigned 

• Conduct regular spot checks and touch-up cleaning, including: 

• Restrooms and locker rooms 

• Carpet and tile flooring 

• Exercise rooms 

• Hallways and stairs 

• Garbage areas 

• Assist with deep cleaning projects such as carpet and tile cleaning as scheduled. 

• Support maintenance personnel with janitorial tasks as needed. 

• Perform daily quality checks aligned with designated “Critical to Service” areas to ensure spaces are clean, orderly, and well stocked with supplies. 

• Interact regularly with members and guests using tact, professionalism, and cultural awareness, building trust and providing a positive member experience. 

• Work independently to solve problems, apply training and best practices in new ways, and recommend improvements when appropriate. 

• Remain detail-oriented, meet deadlines, take initiative, and support efficient facility operations. 

• Complete all required trainings by assigned due dates. 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with members, donors, and volunteers. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Must be age 18 or older 

• Excellent customer service skills. 

• Must be available for 7:30am-1:00pm | Saturdays and Sundays

• Must be able to service Men's Locker-room

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience as a janitor or custodian for a large publicly-facing facility (like a gym, health club, hospital, school district or university) 

• Bilingual conversational skills (English/Spanish) 

• Previous experience working at a YMCA 

Work Environment & Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Job requires in general a min of 4-5 hours of standing 

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. 

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the environment. 

• Physical activities associated with position may require; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions. 

• Physical demands may include exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• Position requires individual to have close visual acuity to perform all activities 

• Withstand constant and repeated exposure to nature’s elements: rain, sun, snow, wind, cold and heat. 

• Moderate exposure to infections.  

• Subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions.  

• Subject to noise levels that may require shouting to be heard.  

• Subject to physical conditions that may pose hazardous situations. 

• Subject to atmospheric conditions such as gases, odors, fumes, etc. 

 Employee Benefits & Discounts 

• Jobs | Eugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org) 

The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622, ext. 246. 

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