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

Whole Foods Market; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,991; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Vienna, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance Team Member who will perform all duties related to general cleanliness and safety on the store floor. This position requires a focus on supporting store operations through excellent service and teamwork, while upholding the company’s high standards.

Successful candidates should have a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and an understanding of cleaning tasks. The role comes with a competitive hourly wage and a range of benefits for full-time and part-time employees.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent maintenance service.
• Participates in ordering supplies required for store maintenance.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

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

Strong to excellent communication skills

Ability to follow instructions and established procedures

Effective time management and organization skills

Strong work ethic

Job description

Performs all duties to maintaining general cleanliness and safety on the floor, in seating areas, restrooms, and back offices. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures and must support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations, including Food Safety and other regulatory duties required in the department.

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 supplies 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 50 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° Fahrenheit (freezing), 32‑40° Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90° 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.

The wage range for this position is $16.00‑$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, 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 the date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.

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.