Housekeeping Lead – Child Development Center

• Sign-On Bonus: $200 for part-time hires, paid after 30 days of employment (must work a minimum of 10 hours per week). Please reference the Sign-On Bonus Policy for more details.
• The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff each day.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys early mornings, takes pride in their work, and wants to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in a childcare setting.

Position Title: Housekeeping Lead – Child Development Center

Reports To: Child Development Center Director
Department: Child Development Center
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $16.00–$19.00/hour
Schedule: Early mornings prior to 8:00am, Monday through Friday

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the YMCA Child Development Center at Kensington Church. The role ensures that classrooms and common spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming for children, families, and staff each day before the center opens. In addition to daily cleaning and sanitizing, this position includes seasonal snow removal around entrances and sidewalks, as well as weekly classroom moves.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean and sanitize all classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas
• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors
• Restroom cleaning: toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles daily
• Monitor and report cleaning supply inventory
• Snow removal from sidewalks, entrances, and emergency exits; apply salt as needed
• Set up and move classrooms weekly
• Communicate facility issues or safety concerns promptly to supervisor
• All other duties assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18
• 1–2 years of housekeeping/cleaning experience (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks early mornings before center opens
• Self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and operate basic cleaning equipment
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed for snow removal or classroom moves
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular standing, bending, lifting, and moving furniture/equipment required
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and outdoor elements (snow removal)
• Schedule is primarily early mornings prior to 8am, with occasional evening/early morning hours for classroom transitions

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.