Housekeeping

Gardner--white-Furnitur; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner--white-Furnitur is hiring Housekeeping Associates to maintain cleanliness across retail and warehouse areas, ensuring a safe, inviting environment for customers and staff. The role involves basic housekeeping tasks, restocking supplies, and following safety guidelines.

We value dependable individuals with attention to detail and good communication skills who can work full-time in a retail/warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required/preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping or janitorial work is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for cleaning chemicals and equipment is a plus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain retail and warehouse areas, including floors, surfaces, restrooms, and seating areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors, focusing on high-traffic areas and entryways.
• Dust and wipe shelves, fixtures, and displays to keep areas tidy.
• Sanitize restrooms, replenish supplies, and maintain hygiene standards.
• Empty trash and recycling, replace liners as needed.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and restroom amenities.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent accidents and handle cleaning chemicals properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Safety procedures

Communication skills

PPE awareness

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeping Associates to join our team. The Housekeeping Associate will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the retail and warehouse areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our customers and employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain retail and warehouse areas, including floors, surfaces, restrooms, and customer seating areas, to uphold cleanliness standards and enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors regularly to remove dirt, debris, and spills, paying special attention to high-traffic areas and entryways.
• Dust and wipe down surfaces, shelves, fixtures, and displays to remove dust, fingerprints, and smudges, maintaining a tidy and presentable appearance.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms regularly, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and countertops, replenishing supplies as needed to ensure a clean and hygienic environment.
• Empty trash receptacles and recycling bins throughout the facility, disposing of waste properly and replacing liners as needed.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and restroom amenities, notifying management of any shortages or maintenance issues.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a retail store environment.

Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand during the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift and/or move, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications needed to perform this position:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous experience in housekeeping or janitorial services, preferably in a retail or warehouse environment, is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to cleaning chemicals and equipment is a plus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards, personal protection equipment (PPE), and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position with hours based on the needs of the business.