Janitorial Porter

Western Refining Inc.; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kress Food Market in El Paso, TX seeks a dependable Janitorial Porter to keep restrooms, common areas, and back-of-house spaces clean and guest-ready. You will restock supplies, perform floor care, and support post-event cleanup in a busy food hall environment.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, detail-oriented, with good communication and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior custodial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience in janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, facilities, or related fields preferred.
• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, janitorial equipment, sanitation practices, and safety procedures preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules, checklists, safety instructions, and management direction with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and events based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, partitions, counters, floors, and high-touch surfaces.
• Restock restroom and common-area supplies, including paper products, soap, sanitizer, liners, and other assigned materials.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and spot-clean floors, mats, carpets, entryways, corridors, offices, and back-of-house areas according to assigned schedules.
• Dust and wipe down surfaces, ledges, vents, fixtures, furniture, doors, railings, elevators, and other common-area touchpoints.
• Wash interior glass, mirrors, partitions, and visible surfaces to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles in offices, common areas, restrooms, back-of-house spaces, and other assigned areas.
• Transport waste, recycling, cardboard, and other discarded materials to designated disposal areas safely and efficiently.
• Assist with floor care duties, including scrubbing, buffing, waxing, and maintaining floors as assigned or trained.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and guest-ready public areas by addressing spills, debris, odors, and visible cleanliness concerns promptly.
• Support post-event cleanup, periodic deep-cleaning projects, seasonal cleaning, and other facility presentation needs as assigned.
• Adapt to changing business volume, tenant needs, event schedules, staffing levels, seasonal needs, and operational priorities.
• Work early morning, daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, event, and flexible schedules based on business needs.
• Assist with periodic inspections, cleaning checklists, supply tracking, and related documentation as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive team attitude while working in public-facing and back-of-house areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Kress Food Market operations and guest experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Extractors

Mop buckets

Job description

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General Labor Kress Food Hall, El Paso, TX, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1174

Position Summary

The Kress embodies the culture, spirit, and traditions of downtown El Paso while offering a work environment focused on the overall employee experience. The Janitorial Porter is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, sanitary, and guest-ready spaces throughout Kress Food Market, including restrooms, common areas, tenant corridors, back-of-house areas, offices, and other assigned interior spaces. This role supports the day-to-day presentation and cleanliness of the property through routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, floor care, supply restocking, and general upkeep. The ideal team member is dependable, detail-oriented, safety-minded, and comfortable working in an active food hall environment where cleanliness, professionalism, and consistency are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning, Sanitation & Daily Upkeep

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, partitions, counters, floors, and high-touch surfaces
• Restock restroom and common-area supplies, including paper products, soap, sanitizer, liners, and other assigned materials
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and spot-clean floors, mats, carpets, entryways, corridors, offices, and back-of-house areas according to assigned schedules
• Dust and wipe down surfaces, ledges, vents, fixtures, furniture, doors, railings, elevators, and other common-area touchpoints
• Wash interior glass, mirrors, partitions, and visible surfaces to maintain a clean and professional appearance

Floor Care, Waste Removal & Facility Presentation

• Empty trash and recycling receptacles in offices, common areas, restrooms, back-of-house spaces, and other assigned areas
• Transport waste, recycling, cardboard, and other discarded materials to designated disposal areas safely and efficiently
• Assist with floor care duties, including scrubbing, buffing, waxing, and maintaining floors as assigned or trained
• Maintain clean, orderly, and guest-ready public areas by addressing spills, debris, odors, and visible cleanliness concerns promptly
• Support post-event cleanup, periodic deep-cleaning projects, seasonal cleaning, and other facility presentation needs as assigned

Chemicals, Equipment & Safety

• Mix, label, store, and use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safety data sheets, and company procedures
• Operate and maintain janitorial equipment, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers, extractors, carts, mop buckets, and related tools
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment, wet-floor signage, chemical handling, ladder safety, and hazard reporting
• Report needed repairs, damaged fixtures, supply shortages, spills, leaks, pest concerns, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to management promptly
• Keep janitorial closets, supply carts, storage rooms, and assigned work areas clean, organized, stocked, and free of safety hazards
• Respond professionally and promptly to cleanliness needs, spills, restroom concerns, tenant requests, and management direction
• Communicate courteously with tenants, shoppers, vendors, coworkers, and management while maintaining a service-focused presence
• Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, and Kress management to support property cleanliness, event readiness, tenant operations, and guest experience
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and readiness to work assigned shifts
• Assist with general facility support tasks as needed to help Kress Food Market remain clean, safe, and operationally ready

Business Needs & Other Duties

• Adapt to changing business volume, tenant needs, event schedules, staffing levels, seasonal needs, and operational priorities
• Work early morning, daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, event, and flexible schedules based on business needs
• Assist with periodic inspections, cleaning checklists, supply tracking, and related documentation as directed
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive team attitude while working in public-facing and back-of-house areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Kress Food Market operations and guest experience

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Prior janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, facilities, commercial cleaning, retail, hospitality, or food hall experience preferred
• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, janitorial equipment, sanitation practices, and workplace safety procedures preferred
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules, checklists, safety instructions, and management direction with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with tenants, shoppers, coworkers, vendors, and management
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and events based on business needs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, sanitation practices, safety procedures, and proper chemical handling
• Ability to maintain clean, orderly, and well-stocked restrooms, common areas, offices, corridors, and back-of-house spaces
• Ability to operate janitorial tools and equipment safely after training
• Strong attention to detail, urgency, reliability, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to identify and report maintenance needs, safety hazards, cleanliness concerns, and supply shortages promptly
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb stairs, push and pull carts or equipment, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance or proper equipment when needed

Success Factors

• Maintains restrooms, common areas, tenant corridors, back-of-house spaces, and offices at a clean, safe, and guest-ready standard
• Completes assigned cleaning tasks consistently, thoroughly, and according to schedule
• Responds quickly to spills, supply needs, trash concerns, odors, and visible cleanliness issues
• Uses chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment safely and appropriately
• Communicates professionally with tenants, shoppers, coworkers, vendors, and management
• Keeps janitorial closets, carts, equipment, and storage areas organized and stocked
• Takes ownership of the behind-the-scenes work that helps Kress Food Market remain welcoming, sanitary, and operationally ready

Compliance Statement

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet business needs.

Let’s bring people back to the heart of El Paso through great food, new friendships, and a strong sense of community.