Farm Maintenance - West Cabarrus

General Function: 

The Farm Maintenance position is a key role at the YMCA.  Farm Maintenance staff members are responsible for maintaining the facility grounds to a standard of excellence for the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA that our members and community can be proud to be a part of.  It is expected that staff can work independently on tasks and when completed or other issues/items arise, staff are able to transition with ease.   

Know How:

Incumbent must be service oriented and communicate effectively with members and staff.  He/she must pass YMCA background checks and successfully complete and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire them within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the following, but is not limited to: walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, crouching, jumping, heavy lifting 30 lbs., pushing 30 lbs., carrying 30 lbs., and vision. Must be able to work outdoors on occasion.

Job Segments:

• Responsible for weeding (spraying weeds).
• Responsible for weed eating.
• Responsible for trash pickup and removal.
• Responsible for pressure washing.
• Responsible for grounds maintenance and outside projects, as directed.
• Responsible for mowing.
• Responsible for landscaping (mulch).
• Follows the cleaning chart schedule but is not limited to items on the schedule.
• Must follow YMCA policies and Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for learning emergency procedures.

Effect on End Results

• YMCA members, guests and participants are safe at all times while in our facilities.
• Our branch facilities, as a whole, operate within budget guidelines.
• Our staff teams display a professional and positive attitude.
• Mission delivery. We lift others up helping them.
• By performing these functions and skills, well, Farm Maintenance staff members will assist the YMCA in retaining members.