Maintenance/Housekeeping Associate - Part Time

Belk; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Belk is seeking a Maintenance and Housekeeping Associate to uphold a clean, safe, and inviting store environment. This hourly role supports daily cleaning, maintenance tasks, and supply replenishment, ensuring high hygiene standards and attention to detail.

You will engage with customers and teammates, assist during peak times, and follow safety procedures across multiple store areas. Candidates should be comfortable with technology, able to lift at least 40 lbs, and flexible to work nights,

Qualifications

• Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.
• Ability to learn and apply store policies and procedures.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets and Windows-based systems.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, clean and inviting store environment.
• Dust, vacuum, sweep, clean mirrors and collect trash and clutter.
• Restroom and breakroom sanitation and restocking essentials.
• Replenish supplies at registers and organize cleaning materials for efficiency.
• Identify hazards and assist with safety and asset protection procedures.
• Assist customers and teammates to enhance in-store experience during peak times.
• Follow policies and procedures and stay informed about products and promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Technology literacy

Flexible schedule

Job description

The Maintenance and Housekeeping Associate drives sales and delivers a positive customer and associate experience by maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting store environment. This role performs daily cleaning activities, maintenance tasks, and supply replenishment. The Maintenance and Housekeeping Associate has high standards for hygiene and an attention for detail. This is an hourly position.

What you will do

Demonstrate ownership and initiative in achieving personal goals, store objectives, and daily priorities.

Maintain cleanliness throughout all areas of the store by dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning mirrors, and collecting trash, hangers, and sensor tags.

Clean restrooms and associate breakroom thoroughly, sanitizing all surfaces and breakroom appliances and restocking essential items.

Replenish supplies at registers, including bags, boxes, and tissue paper and remove unnecessary items. Organize and replenish cleaning and maintenance supplies to promote efficiency and ensure ease of access by store team.

Support store safety by identifying hazards, such as spills, icy sidewalks, and broken glass, and resolving promptly.

Replace interior and exterior lights, maintaining a well-lit store environment.

Leverage training tools, use resources, and embrace feedback to build knowledge of operational processes and procedures and strengthen performance. Stay informed of products, promotions, policies, and store events to enhance execution.

Contribute to a positive store culture by building connections with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating individual and team achievements.

Enhance in-store customer experience by warmly acknowledging and assisting customers, supporting the store during peak traffic and coverage periods, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Follow asset protection procedures, safety guidelines, and security protocols, supporting store shortage control and minimizing risk.

Skills and Abilities

Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.

Skills and experience to perform in the role and a commitment to continuously learn.

Ability to use data and guidance to support timely and effective decisions.

Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.

Communicate with excellence.

Comfortable with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers and Windows-based operating systems.

Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.

Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.

The job posting highlights the most relevant / essential responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Belk, a Charlotte-based department store chain founded in 1888, offers a wide range of products while prioritizing customer service and community engagement across the Southeast U.S.

Retail

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1888

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

12,875 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Capital

Footprint

Where they work

2801 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217, US 11525 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212, US 2104 W Cumberland St, Dunn, NC 28334, US 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, US 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, US 1163 Knox Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841, US 1020 Bichara Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159, US