Salary Rate: $41,750 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!
Location: Cooper Koo YMCA HF
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Salaried Contract for 12 months
Anticipated Start Date: October 16, 2024
Deadline to Apply: September 24, 2024 At 5PM
Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The North York YMCA Centre is one of eleven full service health and fitness centres in the Greater Toronto Area that provides a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs.
In this role, you will:
- Supervises all cleaning related services, including light duty, project, and general cleaning including laundry Services.
- Plans, coordinates and supervises the activities of Housekeeping Cleaning team; prepares work schedules for cleaning and co-ordinates activities with other departments; assists Facility Manager with staff recruitment, orientation, training; identifies performance concerns to Facility Manager.
- Undertakes preventative cleaning procedures and minor repairs to building equipment and responds to work orders in regards to cleanliness and minor breakdowns; takes appropriate action to rectify any problem, including coordinating third party contractors. Ensures all cleaning equipment is clean and in good repair at all the times.
- Coordinates with night cleaning contractors as required; provides direct supervision of contractors to ensure work is being performed; coordinates with Facility Manager.
- Ensures the safe and continual operation and cleanliness of the pools, whirlpools, and steam rooms; including related equipment and chemicals as required by relevant legislation, taking appropriate action relating to cleanliness and repairs
- Assists with materials management relating to building supplies, ensuring inventory levels are adequate and materials are ordered and replaced as required.
- Inspects and completes daily audit of areas to ensure established safety and cleanliness standards are met.
- Recommends or arranges for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment in coordination with Facility Manager.
- Responds to all emergencies in the facility and reports any and all maintenance issues to the Facility Manager. Functions as building operator as required in the absence of Facility Manager.
- Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
- Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
- Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
You bring:
- Completion of High School diploma or GED;
- Minimum of 5 years related supervisory experience in housekeeping
- Demonstrated ability in using and operating cleaning equipment for deep cleaning in a safe manner; experience training others in the safe and effective use of equipment
- Experience in pool operation an asset; Pool Operator Certificate preferred (certification must be obtained within first three months).
- Willingness to increase knowledge and skills in facility cleaning and maintenance
- Excellent organization skills, team player, independent
- Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Standard First Aid and CPR; WHMIS and related health and safety training
- Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
What you need to succeed:
- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.
Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
