About the Role:

The Building Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for employees, families, community partners, and visitors. This is a part-time position for 10 hours weekly with flexibility during hours of operation. This position performs routine cleaning, sanitation and light maintenance, while ensuring that organizational buildings and common areas are maintained in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and takes pride in maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities:

· Clean and sanitize offices, classrooms, restrooms, common areas, kitchens, and other assigned spaces

· Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors and surfaces

· Empty trash and recycling and maintain appropriate disposal procedures weekly

· Clean and restock restrooms and other shared areas

· Clean windows, doors, fixtures, and other building surfaces as needed

· Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and areas in accordance with organizational procedures

Facility Support

· Monitor assigned areas for cleanliness, safety, and maintenance concerns

· Report on building repairs, damage, safety hazards, or supply needs to the appropriate supervisor

· Assist with room setup, breakdown, and movement of furniture or equipment as needed

· Assist with snow, ice, or other seasonal facilities assigned

Safety & Compliance

· Follow established cleaning, chemical-handling, and workplace safety procedures.

· Properly use and store cleaning products, equipment, and supplies

· Follow organizational policies and procedures related to safety, security, confidentiality, and facility access

Customer Service & Teamwork

· Maintain a professional, respectful, and welcoming demeanor with staff, families, participants, and visitors.

· Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of individuals served by the organization.

Requirements:

· Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping experience preferred

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

· Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness

· Ability to safely operate basic cleaning equipment and supplies

· Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors

· Reliable attendance and punctuality

About Us:

The YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County has been a cornerstone of the community for over a century, dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, and dignity for all. Our programs and services touch thousands of lives each year, making us one of the most trusted nonprofits in the region. Employees are proud to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1885 as a member of the national YWCA, an autonomous women’s movement. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

The YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County fulfills this mission by providing:

•Safe, affordable housing for low-income women and their children
•Affordable Youth Development programs creating safe, gender neutral, places for kids to play and learn
•Racial Diversity programming to create a more just and inclusive community
•Education and training to ensure economic security
•Enrichment programs for girls to grow healthy, strong, and confident

THE YWCA IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST MULTICULTURAL WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD.

Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 106 countries, including 2.6 million members and participants in 300 local associations in the United States.

More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women’s rights and civil rights in Congress.

Women come to us in times of crisis, as survivors of rape or domestic violence. They come for job training and career counseling. They come for childcare. They come for health and fitness. They come for a variety of reasons. And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills, and stronger lives.

If you’re passionate about eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, we want you on our team! Join us as we work on the front lines tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time. Our staff is creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated and inspired as we seek to build a world where all girls and women are empowered to safely reach their full potential.

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