Job Description
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Position Title: Custodian
Date Posted: July 31st, 2025
Competition File No.: 2025-50
Program Area: Facilities Maintenance
Worksite Location: Owen Sound
Travel Requirement: No
Position Type: Permanent Part Time Category: #2
Existing Vacancy: Yes No. of Vacancies: 1
Hours: 18-28 hours per week
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Mornings, Monday – Friday; Weekends
Salary/Wage: $17.91 per hour.
Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Deadline: September 12th, 2025.
Application Process: Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment/Volunteer Application Form to: Supervisor of Custodial Services at jenny.gamble@osgb.ymca.ca. Include the Job Title and Competition File Number in your subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the spark that helps ignite positive change in the lives of others.
Your Opportunity to be the Spark!
As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are seeking Custodians to help ensure the safety of all members, staff, property and self by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures. This individual is responsible for always keeping the facility and equipment clean and in good repair.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all light duty cleaning, general cleaning and keep cleaning equipment clean all the time.
- Clean all areas of the fitness facility and common area as per standard – dust, sweep, wash, mop, vacuum, etc.
- Ensure equipment and facility are cleaned to SAM standard and be a Leader of our “YMCA Clean Culture”.
- Replenish toiletries and soap.
- Remove garbage and recycling.
- Perform equipment set-ups/take downs in program areas as needed.
- Keep doorways and outside areas safe; including garbage pick-up, salting and snow clearing as required.
- Ensure the safety of all members, property and self by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures.
- Provide a high standard of customer service to all participants as per SAM standards and other guidelines.
- Model desired behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values; establish rapport and maintain effective relationship-building behaviours with staff and members; represent the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
- Communicate and work as a team with other staff within the department and between departments.
- Keep in contact with staff by always having a walkie talkie on person; perform a radio check at the beginning of your scheduled shift.
- Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and belief upon staff, volunteers and members.
- Actively participate in all required training and meetings, including Child Protection training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA:
- Comprehensive and ongoing training and long-term and upward career opportunities.
- Free membership to our Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.
Job Requirements:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Have current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & AED certificate (or willingness to complete prior to starting work).
- Have current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.
- Provide 3 professional references.
- Have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have relevant work experience (an asset)
- Have strong attention to detail and organization.
- Have excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
- Have excellent communication skills.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve:
We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) – if any – is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
