SANITATION/PORTER

City Market; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City Market in Pagosa Springs, CO is seeking a team member to maintain safe and sanitary store conditions. You will clean exterior entrances, follow health department guidelines, and assist customers while upholding the company values of respect, integrity, and safety.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, collaboration with store staff, and reliable maintenance of cleaning procedures. Prior retail or food service experience is a plus, and the position supports a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand manuals or forms.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.
• Good reading and writing skills to complete forms.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and comprehension abilities.
• Ability to follow safety practices and policies.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with store associates.
• Practice safe food handling procedures.
• Utilize and operate cleaning equipment to maintain floor conditions.
• Clean and maintain public rest rooms and restock supplies.
• Clean walls, vents and ceilings; ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
• Move equipment and displays to facilitate cleaning and access.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and sanitation products in departments.
• Assist with snow removal and ice melt at entrances as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment when necessary.
• Maintain composure in high paced or stressful situations.
• Handle customer issues with honesty and integrity while following directions.

Skills

Reading and comprehension

Basic math

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Food handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the store in adherence to company standards and health department regulations. Clean and maintain exterior front entrance and sidewalk conditions, practice safe food handling procedure, and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

MINIMUM

• Ability to read a technical manual, retain, and comprehend
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, multiplication, subtraction and division
• Reading/writing skills to complete forms
• Ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend
• Ability to utilize safety awareness and practices
• Good customer service skills

DESIRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any previous related work experience

• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with store associates
• Practice safe food handling procedures
• Utilize and operate equipment to clean and maintain floor conditions throughout the store
• Clean public rest rooms and fill towel, tissue and soap dispensers; empty and dispose of trash throughout store
• Clean walls, vents and ceilings; exterminate rodents and insects; dismantle, clean and reassemble refrigerated cases
• Move equipment and non-stationary displays to facilitate cleaning
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Clean and maintain cleaning and sanitation supplies in departments
• Shampoo and vacuum mats and rugs; follow after hand scrubber and trail mops
• Mix cleansers and sanitizers properly for best results and safety
• Spread ice melt and shovel snow from front entrance and sidewalks as needed
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment when needed
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation