Store Sanitation & Maintenance Associate

Whole Foods Market; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Associate in Portland, ME. The role focuses on cleaning, upkeep, and minor repairs across store departments while supporting teams with maintenance projects.

The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. No prior retail experience is required, and Whole Foods offers comprehensive benefits through Whole Benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain professional conduct.

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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Cleanliness

Team player

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Work ethic

Safety awareness

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Associate in Portland, ME. The role focuses on cleaning, upkeep, and minor repairs across store departments while supporting teams with maintenance projects.

The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. No prior retail experience is required, and Whole Foods offers comprehensive benefits through Whole Benefits.