Custodial Services Representative UN
Job Location:
Berkeley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. Maintain clean and safe areas throughout the facility including locker rooms fitness areas and residence rooms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Respond to members & guests requests and questions in a helpful courteous manner or refer to another staff member.
- Collect wash fold and dispense towels to their required locations.
- Perform custodial tasks to ensure that locker rooms remain neat and clean including the collection of discarded towels and trash.
- Assist in keeping assigned areas clean including sweeping mopping dusting trash collection and specific upkeep and organization of the fitness or residence area.
- Maintain awareness of environment in order to report and respond to suspicious and inappropriate behavior safety issues and emergency situations.
- Attend required branch and in-service trainings.
- Assist other staff when necessary such as emergency situations and community events.
- Perform other duties as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties; must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform essential care and maintenance of facility which may involve but not limited to the following activities: semireach to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; carrying working in narrow and/or confining spaces; twisting of the waist shoulders and legs
- Ability to stand on concrete floors for 1 hour at a time
- Ability to use and tolerate the safe use of cleaning chemicals used in the laundry process
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- At least 18 years of age
Compensation Growth & Benefits
This is a union-represented position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
New hires begin at $0.50 above the City of Berkeley minimum wage. Effective July 1 2026 Berkeleys minimum wage will increase to $19.61 per hour making the starting rate for this position $20.11 per hour.
Employees are eligible for wage progression increases based on hours worked:
Starting Rate: $20.11/hour
After 1000 hours worked: 4% increase to approximately $20.91/hour
After 2100 hours worked: Advancement to the regular Custodian contract rate of $26.93/hour with additional union-negotiated increases scheduled in future years.
In addition to hourly wages eligible employees receive a Holiday Season Bonus under the current union agreement:
Full-time employees: $1000 net pay
Part-time employees: $500 net pay
Schedule Requirements
We are currently seeking a Custodian with reliable weekend availability.
Applicants must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays and be able to work shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Additional weekday hours may be available based on operational needs.
Position Requirements
This position is responsible for maintaining a clean safe and welcoming environment throughout the YMCA facility. Duties include:
Cleaning locker rooms restrooms fitness areas and common spaces
Restocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness standards
Following established cleaning schedules and procedures
Assisting with facility upkeep and special cleaning projects
Providing excellent customer service to YMCA members and guests
Because this position includes cleaning and servicing womens locker rooms and restroom facilities while occupied applicants must be comfortable and legally eligible to perform duties in those areas.
Growth Opportunities
The YMCA of the East Bay is committed to promoting from within whenever possible. This position offers opportunities to gain valuable experience increase earnings through the union wage progression schedule and be considered for future advancement opportunities as they become available.
The YMCA of the East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce dedicated to strengthening our community.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
YMCA of the East Bay has 5 easy to access central locations in Albany, Berkeley, Richmond, Oakland & Pleasant Hill. We have health & fitness classes, programs for kids & teens and affordable child care and drop-in child watch.
