Maintenance Associate

TJX • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe store environment, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor-care equipment and completing cleaning tasks throughout the store. Associates follow operational, merchandise, loss prevention, health, and safety standards and may be cross-trained in other store areas to support business needs. They model established customer experience practices, communicate effectively with management and colleagues, and contribute to a positive store culture.

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 the ability to listen and respond 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 and maintain floor-care equipment, including scrubbers and buffers; dust mop, damp mop, sweep, vacuum, dust, and spot-clean glass and windows.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and recovery standards throughout the store, including the sales floor, queue, associate lounge, backroom, and restrooms.
• Refill essential items in the lounge, restrooms, and front end as part of health and safety responsibilities.
• Follow company operational, merchandise, signage, health and safety, and loss prevention standards and policies, including shrink-reduction controls.
• Provide customer service and model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Cross-train and work in other store areas, such as the backroom, front end, and sales floor, to support business needs.
• Respond to front-end coverage needs and participate in store recovery throughout the day.
• 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 help maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Smoking-cessation support
• Bereavement benefit
• 401(k) associate contributions
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet and 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 time 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