Custodian

Custodian

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for members, staff, and visitors at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County. This role ensures the Clubs are presentable and in good repair, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that supports the Club's mission of inspiring and enabling youth to realize their greatness.

We are looking for a self-motivated and positive individual who can balance an energetic, fun, youth-focused atmosphere with professionalism and maturity.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
• At least 18 years old.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact positively with members, staff, and visitors.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications (course will be available for staff upon being hired).
• Must pass local and national background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Job Responsibilities

Benefits

Environment and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend; lift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee will frequently lift or move equipment, products or supplies, up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to reliably commute between work locations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position under sometimes stressful conditions; Vision sufficient to read printed materials; Hearing sufficient to conduct in-person and phone conversations; Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in the normal conversational distance, on the phone, and in addressing groups; Physical agility to push / pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, walk and stand for a minimum of 4 hours, and to reach overhead; Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, from the club, or home site to site), to drive an automobile; Physical, mental, and emotional tolerance to be exposed to the noise generated by children / youth in an enclosed environment; Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; superior interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels and with the representation of other organizations and institutions. Ability to communicate with diverse personalities, tact, maturity, and flexibility.

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) inspire and enable youth to realize their greatness. Our nine Clubs in Lacey (2), Olympia (3), Rochester, Tenino, Tumwater, and Yelm collectively serve over 1,500 youth and teens annually with safe, fun, and supportive activities and mentoring during critical out of school time. Founded in 2001, BGCTC has nearly 75 employees and an annual operating budget of $3.6 million. Shellica Trevino, Chief Executive Officer, leads the organization, which is governed by our Board of Directors. BGCTC's administrative office manages human resources, finances, resource development, communications, marketing, and operational activities for Club locations.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.bgctc.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.