Janitorial Maintenance

California Fresh Market; Pismo Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

California Fresh Market in the United States is seeking a Janitor/Maintenance Associate to help keep the store clean and safe. You will mop and vacuum floors, disinfect surfaces and empty trash cans, ensuring a neat, orderly facility throughout the day.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods. You may need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with lifting up to 40 lbs regularly.

Qualifications

• Requires attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills and experience serving the public.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs with team lifting.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of the store including floors, carpets, windows and walls.
• Disinfect commonly touched items and surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling; maintain cleaning supplies and inventory.
• Maintain outdoor grounds and overall store cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Job description

A Janitor, or Maintenance Associate, is responsible for maintaining a cleanly facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks. Their duties include mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant and emptying trash cans or recycling bins.

A Janitor is in charge of keeping the workplace clean, organized and disinfected. They usually have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls
• Disinfect commonly used items like door handles, carts, restrooms
• Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed
• Maintain outdoor grounds
• Remove debris from sidewalks and interior
• Empty trash and recycling bins

Requirements

• Organized with a high attention to detail, consistently follows through on commitments
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands
• Communications skills – clear directions, good listener
• Experience serving the public
• Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality
• Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending
• Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally team lifting to 75 pounds
• Repetitive use - hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in cold, wet conditions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals and reports
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus
• Willingness to work weekends
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
• Evening/night work may be required
• Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include a variety of shifts -- afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to have a positive attitude always
• Understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness
• Problem solving – Anticipating, analyzing, and identifying problems
• Continuously interacting with customers and co-workers
• Must be a self-starter in all aspects of your job
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of various cleaning products and when to use them
• Ability to clean and disinfect various surfaces
• Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with chemical cleaners
• Excellent time-management skills