Maintenance Associate

TJX; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) Associate contributions

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

HomeGoods at TJX Companies in North Kingstown, RI, is hiring for a store associate focused on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment. You will operate floor care equipment, assist customers, and support multiple departments as needed to meet daily needs.

The role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and teamwork. A flexible schedule and physical stamina are required to perform cleaning tasks and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and run floor buffer and scrubber.
• Retail customer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized store environment focusing on floor care.
• Operate scrubber and buffer, dust mop, damp mop, sweep, vacuum, dust, and spot clean glass/windows.
• Adhere to operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards.
• Cross-train to work in multiple store areas to support business needs.
• Model and uphold positive customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Support a safe store culture with honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Maintain all floor care cleanliness standards, including equipment operation.
• Follow company policies on health and safety, including lounges and restrooms upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with management and associates.
• Adhere to labor laws and break policies.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

HomeGoods At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

Opportunity: Grow Your Career

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized store environment with a focus on floor care.
• Operation of the scrubber and buffer, dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and spot cleaning glass and windows.
• Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards.
• Cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
• Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Maintains all floor care cleanliness standards including the maintenance and operation of the scrubber and buffer.
• Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the entire store, e.g. Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms.
• Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge, Restrooms and Front End).
• Cross-trained in other areas of the store (Backroom, Front End, Sales Floor, etc.).
• Supports and responds to all Front End coverage needs.
• Adheres and upholds merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
• Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
• Adheres to all operational and loss prevention controls in accordance with company guidelines and policies including shrink reduction.
• Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
• Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures, including Associate meal and break period policies.
• Participates in safety awareness maintains a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and run floor buffer and scrubber.
• Capable of multi-tasking.
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written. Listens and responds appropriately.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Retail customer experience preferred.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP
• smoking cessation
• bereavement
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• child care & cell phone discounts
• pet & legal insurance
• credit union
• referral bonuses

Additional Benefits for qualifying service or hours

• 401(k) match
• medical/dental/vision
• HSA
• health care FSA
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays/vacation/sick
• auto/home insurance discounts
• scholarship program
• adoption assistance

TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Address: 50 Gate Rd

Location: USA HomeGoods Store 0133 North Kingstown RI

This position has a starting pay range of USD $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.