Full-Time, Non-Exempt; YMCA of Greater Nashua

Merrimack Branch – Early Childhood Center

Learn, Grow, and Thrive with a Career at the Y

Imagine going to work each day knowing that what you do helps strengthen your community. At the YMCA, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children, families, and members every day.  Our team members help create welcoming, safe, and clean environments where people of all ages and backgrounds can learn, grow, and thrive. As a housekeeping porter, you play an essential role in delivering a high-quality YMCA experience.

Full-time staff receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Medical and dental insurance
• Family ymca membership
• Discounts on programs and classes
• 12% retirement contribution after two years of qualified service

Position Summary

The housekeeping porter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the early childhood center and assigned YMCA spaces. This position supports the YMCA’s mission by ensuring that members, children, families, and staff experience a facility that reflects our commitment to health, safety, and belonging.

This is a first-shift position (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Qualifications

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Experience with commercial cleaning or facility maintenance preferred
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, and manuals
• Ability to report maintenance needs or safety concerns promptly
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, tools, and equipment
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safe usage
• Ability to lift, move, or transport equipment and supplies with or without reasonable accommodation

Essential Functions

Facility cleanliness and maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas including classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, common spaces, and fitness areas
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, window cleaning, and trash removal
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces and equipment multiple times per day
• Maintain and restock paper products, soap dispensers, and sanitation supplies
• Ensure hand sanitizer stations remain stocked and operational

Facility support

• Assist with facility setup for events or activities as needed
• Support seasonal facility needs including snow removal or grounds support when required
• Identify and report facility maintenance issues promptly
• Follow YMCA safety and security procedures and report hazards or incidents immediately

Member and guest experience

• Help maintain a welcoming environment for all members, guests, children, and staff
• Respond promptly and courteously to requests from members or coworkers
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with others to support a positive team environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility operations and member experience

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to use ladders and platforms up to 30 feet when necessary
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and motorized equipment
• Ability to work with cleaning compounds and chemicals safely
• Ability to work in environments that may include dust, dirt, and cleaning solutions

Our Culture at the YMCA

Our mission and core values guide everything we do. At the ymca, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We are:

Welcoming – we are open to all and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Genuine – we value you and embrace your individuality.
Hopeful – we believe in your potential to make a positive impact.
Nurturing – we support you in your personal and professional growth.
Determined – we work together to strengthen our community every day.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

Relationships – builds positive connections and works well with others.

Inclusion – works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

Innovation – embraces new ideas and contributes to improving the ymca experience.

Quality results  – strives to deliver high-quality work and exceptional service.

Self-development – actively seeks opportunities to grow and improve professionally.