About YWCA South Hampton Roads
YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.

YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.

About the Position

Under the general supervision of the Shelter and Housing Program Director, the Facilities Assistant-Maintenance has the primary responsibility for cleaning the shelter in such a way to promote health, safety and sanitation while reducing the spread of infection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs maintenance duties as assigned which assure the buildings, fixtures, equipment and grounds preservation and upkeep
• Follows and completes the shelter’s daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule such as:

• Collects and bags all garbage from the shelter, placing the tied bags in a closed dumpster
• Disinfects and cleans garbage and trashcans, and changes bags daily
• Washes and sanitizes bathrooms fixtures daily with germicidal solution
• Using germicidal solution, wet mops all washable floors daily including kitchen, bathroom, hallways, storage areas and entrances/exits
• Washes facility windows (inside and outside) and walls using germicidal solution as scheduled or needed

• Performs assigned general maintenance repairs such as

o basic carpentry repairs

o floor repairs

o minor plumbing and electrical repairs

o appliance repairs

o window glass replacement

o lock repairs

o bulb replacement and other related repairs

• Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways and walls.
• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs; applies mulch
• Inspects trees and landscape plants for pests and disease
• Prunes trees, shrubs, vines and hedges
• Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment
• Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested
• Ensure all equipment is in proper working order
• Performs mowing, trimming and edging turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip and edger
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety
• Maintains the inventory, storage, and distribution of equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Equivalent required
• Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role
• Landscaping experience (preferred)

Other Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must complete a background check.

Skills and Competencies

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm and supportive demeanor at all times
• Demonstrate knowledge of the issues and dynamics involved with interpersonal violence
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and respond in a professional and reassuring manner
• Demonstrate ability to function as a part of a team with co-workers
• Demonstrate ability to work well with people of various ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must complete the training program of the YWCA SHR
• Must have excellent driving record and have a valid driver’s license; certificate of insurance from an insurance carrier licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential
• Requires willingness to work and travel alone

CORE VALUES

The Facilities Assistant-Maintenance is expected to model YWCA SHR Core Values:

• Compassion
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ownership
• Responsibility
• Empowerment

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is located at the YWCA SHR Emergency Shelter, a 24-hour facility. Hours are available in 4 - 6 hour daytime shifts to include occasional nights and weekends. Tasks involve possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

o Frequently walk, use hands to finger, climb a ladder, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears

o Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl

o Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds

o Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

o The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud

o Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine

COMPENSATION: This is a part-time, hourly position, with the pay range of $18-$21 per hour. Weekly hours vary, not to exceed 29 hours per week. Flexible hours - occasional weekends and on-call may be needed for emergencies.

START TIMEFRAME: This position will be open until filled.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS

YWCA SHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires YWCA SHR to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.