Retail Facilities Associate (Janitorial/Custodial Position)

Ocean State Job Lot; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount (30%)

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a part-time Retail Facilities Associate in North Kingstown, RI. The role focuses on janitorial and custodial tasks to maintain a clean, safe store environment for customers and associates.

Responsibilities include floor care, trash removal, restocking supplies, reporting hazards, and supporting merchandising as needed. Must be able to lift 35 lbs and work on-site with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior facilities experience is required.
• Experience working in retail or customer service is preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, and/or positioning oneself to complete tasks.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis and use hand tools or ladders as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct maintenance and safety issues inside and outside the store.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and maintain floors and surfaces.
• Empty waste containers and dispose of interior trash and debris.
• Check and maintain bathroom, breakroom and other supplies.
• Maintain approaches to buildings by keeping them clear of debris, snow, and obstructions.
• Ensure all areas are safe, clean, and properly stored with labeled cleaning supplies.
• Ensure customers receive exceptional service on the sales floor and at the checkout.
• Assist with merchandising tasks such as stocking, displays, pricing, and operate a cash register as needed.
• Perform duties with focus on safeguarding company property and report issues to leadership promptly.

Skills

Facilities experience

Retail experience

Customer service

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Safety awareness

Job description

Retail Facilities Associate (Janitorial/Custodial Position)

Locations

Showing 1 location

North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

• On-site
• Part-Time

Description

Join our Team! All associates receive 30% discount!

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

The compensation range for this opportunity is $16.75 - 17.75

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Job Description:

The Facilities Associate role at OSJL upholds a positive customer experience by ensuring a clean, safe, and functional store environment. Responsibilities encompass comprehensive interior and exterior upkeep, adhering to all Company standards. The primary focus is maintaining the store's condition to ensure the best environment for associates and guests through tasks include, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash cans, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, and mopping floors. The Facilities Associate must clean and report hazards to the leader on duty. Exterior maintenance may be required depending on store lease specifications. This role may additionally involve supporting merchandising activities, such as stocking shelves, maintaining product displays, and pricing, and supporting customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and correct maintenance and safety issues inside and outside the store, ensuring the well-being of associates and customers.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and generally maintain floors, steps and other similar surfaces.
• Empty waste containers and pick up and dispose of interior trash, litter, and other similar debris.
• Check and maintain adequate bathroom, breakroom and other supplies needed in the normal use of the building.
• Maintain approaches to buildings by keeping them clear of debris, snow, and other obstructions.
• Ensure all work areas, storage areas, and materials are safe, clean, and orderly, and that all cleaning supplies are clearly labeled and stored.
• Ensure all OSJL customers receive exceptional service both on the sales floor and at the point of sale.
• Assist with merchandising tasks, including, but not limited to, stocking, displays, and pricing, and operate a cash register as needed.
• Perform all duties with a focus on safeguarding Company property.
• Communicate any issues to store leadership in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Prior facilities experience is required.
• Experience working in a retail environment or in customer service is preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard
  potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
• Responsible for physical activities, including, but not limited to, using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis; should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or leaders to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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