Custodial Director (Full Time) (Maintenance)

The Custodial Director role at the Midway YMCA is more than just facilities oversight--it's leadership in action. You'll supervise teams, manage multiple sites, and ensure every space is clean, safe, and welcoming for members and staff alike. With starting salary range at $47K-$54K pay based on your experience and a robust benefits package (varying by employment status), this role offers the chance to make a visible impact while growing your career in a mission-driven organization.
Job Summary:
The Custodial Director is responsible for supervising custodial staff, maintenance of a branch at the YMCA of the North and any additional buildings assigned. The Custodial Director will have additional specialty areas within the association as well. The incumbent must supervise and delegate responsibilities to the custodial staff, and solve issues and/or concerns when they arise. The incumbent must also maintain a clean, sanitary, welcoming environment for YMCA members.

Essential Functions:
Perform supervisory and management duties to achieve the YMCA's mission and goals.
Recruit, hire, and train custodial staff to cover all custodial areas as well additional locations and employ temporary services when needed.
Supervise, evaluate, and schedule custodial staff to accomplish all duties with the highest quality and cleanliness possible.
Complete, on time, all records and daily reports required.
Oversee work board and delegate action needed to resolve issue.
Purchase cleaning supplies/equipment at an economical price and forecast usage of materials needed to complete tasks.
Abide by the Preventative Maintenance Program requirements.
Schedule clean up and repairs, so staff is maximally used and anticipate cleaning needs and schedule accordingly.
Perform maintenance activities as needed and required in order to maintain an optimal level of facility cleanliness and equipment availability that exceeds member expectations.
Ensure that the facilities and grounds are properly cleaned, and all equipment is properly used, cleaned, and stored.
Perform janitorial duties which include, but are not limited to wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, lawn care, shoveling and general cleaning as requested or needed.
Record all needed repairs, repair as directed, report ALL repairs, and follow up as needed.
Ensure YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions.
Safely operate motorized cleaning equipment.
Manage and oversee multiple YMCA locations.
Work closely with Childcare teams on cleaning protocols in regard to state licensing.
Participation in Association Standards and new product implementation.
Demonstrate at least one specialty area to support other association locations, i.e., floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, etc.
Relationships:
This position reports to the Executive Director who reports to the Vice President of Operations. The incumbent supervises the custodial staff at the branch. Member service is the incumbent's main objective. The incumbent should work closely with their staff and upper management to ensure that the Association standards for cleanliness are met and attend all relevant training programs available.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in janitorial or facility maintenance field
2 years of supervisory experience and/or relevant experience in giving work direction.
Experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
Ability to supervise staff and make schedules
Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, trash compactor, genie lift, pressure washer, box compactor, sweeper, etc.
Understanding of cleaning compounds, chemicals, and their safe, efficient use
Obtain your Certified Pool Operator License as applicable
Basic computer knowledge Work Conditions:
Move up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations up to 200 feet away.
Erecting and standing on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms.
Work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
Work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed
Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
Ability to report and record maintenance requests on work board.
Perform essential housekeeping to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi - reaching to full-reach overhead; couching; kneeling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
Ability to perform tasks outdoor in different climate.
Safely operate cleaning equipment: auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, sweeper, trash compactor, lift, pressure washer, box compactor, hand, and power tools.
Must be able to respond to emergency/on-call situations.
Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Executive Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.