Cleaning Associate

TJMaxx • Costa Mesa, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized store environment, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor-care equipment and performing cleaning tasks throughout the store while maintaining cleanliness, organization, recovery, and safety standards. The associate also supports customer experience, store operations, and coverage needs by working across multiple areas of the store as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and operate a floor buffer and scrubber.
• Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening and responding appropriately.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Retail customer experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Retail customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the scrubber and buffer and maintain floor-care cleanliness standards.
• Dust mop, damp mop, sweep, vacuum, dust, and spot-clean glass and windows.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and recovery standards throughout the Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom, restrooms, and other store areas.
• Follow company Health and Safety policies, including refilling essential items in the Lounge, restrooms, and Front End.
• Cross-train and work in other store areas, including the Backroom, Front End, and Sales Floor, to support business needs.
• Support and respond to Front End coverage needs.
• Role-model customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Follow merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
• Initiate and participate in store recovery throughout the day as needed.
• Follow operational and loss-prevention controls and company guidelines, including shrink-reduction practices.
• Communicate accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
• Follow labor laws and company policies and procedures, including meal and break-period policies.
• Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Smoking cessation support
• Bereavement benefit
• 401(k) with associate contributions
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for associates who meet service or hours requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for associates who meet service or hours requirements
• Health savings account (HSA) for eligible associates
• Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible associates
• Life insurance for eligible associates
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible associates
• Paid parental leave for eligible associates
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave for eligible associates
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Scholarship program
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed