Retail Facilities Associate (Janitorial/Custodial Position)
About The Position
The Facilities Associate at Ocean State Job Lot helps maintain a clean, safe, and functional store environment for customers and associates. The role includes interior and, depending on store lease specifications, exterior upkeep in accordance with Company standards. Routine work includes vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, mopping floors, and reporting hazards to the leader on duty. The position may also support merchandising and customer service, including stocking shelves, maintaining displays, pricing merchandise, and operating a cash register as needed. The work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled environment with minimal potential for safety or health hazards. The role involves frequent movement, reaching, lifting, using hand tools, and ascending or descending a ladder, as well as extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, or positioning oneself to complete tasks. Employees should be able to lift 35 pounds regularly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Prior facilities experience is required.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a retail environment or in customer service is preferred.
- Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and correct maintenance and safety issues inside and outside the store to help ensure the well-being of associates and customers.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors, steps, and similar surfaces.
- Empty waste containers and collect and dispose of interior trash, litter, and similar debris.
- Check and maintain adequate bathroom, breakroom, and other building supplies.
- Keep approaches to buildings clear of debris, snow, and other obstructions.
- Keep work and storage areas and materials safe, clean, and orderly; ensure cleaning supplies are labeled and stored properly.
- Provide exceptional customer service on the sales floor and at the point of sale.
- Assist with merchandising, including stocking, displays, and pricing, and operate a cash register as needed.
- Perform duties with a focus on safeguarding Company property.
- Communicate issues to store leadership in a timely manner.
Benefits
- 30% associate discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
