Janitor

Stater Bros. Markets, Inc.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stater Bros. Markets, Inc. in San Bernardino is seeking a conscientious Janitor to maintain a clean, safe shopping environment.

You will greet customers, observe, assist, and thank as part of daily service, ensuring floors, restrooms, and high-touch areas meet standards. The role requires physical stamina, flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and adherence to store policies and safety procedures. Prior custodial or retail cleaning experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Basic communication skills to interact with customers and teammates.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous janitorial or custodial experience in retail is a plus.
• Adherence to store policies and safety standards, including union guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support a clean and inviting shopping environment that aligns with store standards
• Perform floor maintenance tasks such as strip, wax, spot mop, sweep, scrub, and buffing
• Record each completed sweep using the store’s electronic sweep system
• Clean and sanitize checkstands, counters, and high-touch surfaces
• Identify and clean up spills or hazards promptly
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and restock supplies
• Communicate supply needs to management to maintain stock levels
• Empty trash and dispose of waste per store policies
• Maintain outside premises cleanliness
• Clean and disinfect areas involving Bloodborne Pathogens safely
• Maintain cleaning equipment and proper storage
• Report maintenance or safety issues to management promptly
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies
• All other related duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

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(this pay range represents the rates of pay for step 1 to the maximum step for this position in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The starting pay for the successful candidate will start at step 1)

JOB SUMMARY:

As a customer-facing role, the Janitor is expected to provide courteous and professional service while performing all assigned tasks and are accountable for delivering G.O.A.T. (Greet, Observe, Assist, Thank) service to our customers.

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the store, both inside and outside. Key duties include sweeping duties, mopping, cleaning up spills, scrubbing floors, waxing floors, and sanitizing high-touch areas such as checkstands.

The Janitor also ensures that store entrances, walkways, and other exterior areas are clean and free of debris. This position requires adherence to all company safety, sanitation, and cleaning standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support a clean and inviting shopping environment that aligns with store standards
• Perform floor maintenance tasks such as strip, wax, spot mop, sweep, scrub, and buffing to keep floors clean and well-maintained
• Perform scheduled floor sweeps at designated times and accurately record each completed sweep using the store’s electronic sweep system, in compliance with company procedures
• Clean and sanitize checkstands, counters, and other high-touch surfaces regularly throughout the day
• Promptly identify and clean up spills or hazards to maintain a safe environment for customers and teammates
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including restocking restroom supplies (e.g., soap, paper towels, toilet paper) as needed and monitor inventory levels
• Communicate supply needs to management in a timely manner to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained and orders are placed as necessary
• Empty trash bins and dispose of waste according to store policies
• Maintain cleanliness of outside premises to include sidewalks, planters, trash cans, light, and other areas as directed
• Clean and disinfect areas involving Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) safely and according to company procedures
• Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies, ensuring they are used safely and properly stored
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate manager promptly
• Follow all company safety and sanitation policies during cleaning activities and other duties
• All other related duties as required and assigned

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma is preferred but not required
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in accordance with company standards and policies
• Basic communication skills to interact with customers, management, and team members
• Ability to perform duties while consistently delivering excellent customer service with professionalism and courtesy in a customer-facing environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, graveyard, weekends, and holidays
• Previous janitorial, custodial, or maintenance experience in a retail or supermarket setting is a plus
• Must maintain a sense of integrity and adhere to all store policies and procedures, including safety standards and the collective bargaining agreement

Join our team and make a difference.

Be a part of a team that makes a difference in the communities we serve.

• We value and appreciate our teammates.
• We treat others like we want to be treated.
• We like to challenge the status quo and are actively embracing change.
• We are a team that fosters open communication.
• We have fun and celebrate our teammate’s achievements and failures.

Nearest Major Market: San Bernardino
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles