Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Team Member in Nashua, NH. The role focuses on providing excellent maintenance service, following daily and weekly maintenance lists, and supporting all teams with cleaning projects and minor repairs.

The position requires occasional heavy lifting and exposure to cleaning chemicals, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. No prior retail experience is required; wage range $18.00-$25.40 hourly, plus Whole Benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
• Keeps the store appearance clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of store culture, standards and products.
• Passion for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to follow established procedures and instructions.
• Maintains professional conduct at all times.
• Delivers information clearly to team members, customers, and vendors.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands and complies with quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent maintenance service and follows daily/weekly maintenance lists.
• Supports teams with cleaning projects and minor repairs.
• Assists in ordering supplies for store maintenance.
• Responds to cleaning emergencies and maintains landscaping and parking areas.
• Maintains cleanliness across all store departments and adheres to safety requirements.
• Arrives on time, well-groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Positive attitude toward tasks

Store appearance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Time management

Professional conduct

Clear information delivery

Work ethic

Safety awareness

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Heavy machinery

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides excellent maintenance service.
• Performs all duties on the daily and weekly maintenance lists.
• Supports all teams with cleaning projects.
• Performs minor repairs and improvements.
• Participates in ordering supplied required for store maintenance.
• Helps with cleaning emergencies.
• Helps maintain the store’s landscaping and parking lot.
• Performs continual cleaning of all store departments.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Skills

• Ability to handle unpleasant tasks with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates concern for the overall appearance of the store.
• Knowledge of WFM culture, quality standards, core values, and products.
• Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional and appropriate conduct.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals

Experience

• No prior retail experience required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Note:

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

The wage range for this position is $18.00-$25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.