Maintenance Custodian

E.W. James & Sons, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Custodian to ensure a clean and safe environment. This role involves performing various maintenance and cleaning tasks, operating floor care equipment, and assisting in the grocery department. The ideal candidate will be proactive in providing outstanding customer service while maintaining the store's cleanliness. If you enjoy a fast-paced retail environment and are ready to contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a positive impact every day!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail or grocery environment preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean environment by performing various cleaning tasks.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and stocking merchandise.
• Operate floor care equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Cleaning

Maintenance Tasks

Operating Floor Care Equipment

Stocking Merchandise

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Floor Scrubber

Manual or Electric Pallet Jack

Box Bailer

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Custodian ensures a safe and clean environment by completing basic maintenance tasks, operating floor care equipment (floor machine, buffer, dustmop, scrubber, etc.), disposing of cardboard, plastic, and trash, and performing various cleaning tasks. The Custodian may also assist with projects in the Grocery department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Cleans and assists with the upkeep of the building.
• Cleans parking lot, front entrance, and back of building.
• May assist truck drivers with unloading deliveries and the placement of pallets.
• Operates a manual or electric pallet jack (must be 18+ years old).
• Assists with stocking merchandise.
• Change out light bulbs throughout the store.
• Dispose of trash from all areas of the store.
• Helps maintain a clean sales floor and backroom.
• Frequently operates a floor scrubber (must be 18+ years old).
• Frequently sweeps and mops areas of the store.
• Operates box bailer and makes bails of cardboard (must be 18+ years old).
• Assist on the front-end with cashier and carryout duties as needed.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, ice, wind) and inside work with variations in heat, cold, dust, and humidity.
• Work performed may also be inside walk-in coolers or freezers.
• Fast-paced retail environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves, lifts, and carries merchandise and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting, with or without bearing weight. Climbing and crawling may be required.
• Stands or walks continuously throughout the shift.

Qualifications & Other Job Requirements

• Previous experience in retail or grocery environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum age = 18 years old.