Custodian

Job Description

Job Description

eliminating racism
empowering women
YWCA

YWCA is looking for a Full-time Custodian, who is an internal part of our team.

The Custodian ensures a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for all YWCA Lancaster facilities by performing daily janitorial duties. This position also assists with minor maintenance tasks and supports the Facilities’ team as needed.

What your day looks like:

• Perform routine cleaning of restrooms, kitchenettes, offices, hallways, stairwells, and public spaces, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers; properly dispose of waste in designated areas.
• Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers, and carpet shampooers.
• Conduct high and low dusting and seasonal deep cleaning (e.g., floor scrubbing, snow shoveling, window washing).
• Maintain custodial supply closets in a clean and orderly condition.
• Set up, break down, and clean meeting rooms and event spaces per room reservation requests.
• Report maintenance issues to Facilities Coordinator through the work order system.
• Provide limited support with light maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, painting touch-ups, minor wall or ceiling repairs).
• Assist Facilities staff with simple plumbing, carpentry, and general repair needs as directed.
• Escort contractors or vendors as required.
• Prioritize tasks according to schedule and urgency.
• Follow OSHA and YWCA safety standards and policies.
• Complete daily logs, checklists, or reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.

Who are you:

• Prior janitorial or custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds; must be able to climb stairs and work from ladders as needed.
• Comfortable using basic cleaning equipment and hand tools.
• Basic computer skills for completing work orders and internal communication.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must pass all required state and federal background checks.
• Commitment to YWCA Lancaster’s mission and values.

Who we are:

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889 , we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; Child Enrichment Center providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism. When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with employee match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, floating holiday
• Aflac Insurance
• 403 b Plan
• Training and Development Opportunities
• No-cost participation in YWCA Lancaster activities and seminars
• Childcare discount is available
• Parental leave
• 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor’s completion)
• Employee Referral Program

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.