Janitor

Janitor – Mantenimiento

The Janitor cleans and maintains the store and store front on a routine, regular basis keeping the premises free from safety hazards.

Mantenimiento limpia y mantiene la tienda y la entrada de la tienda por frente en una rutina, con regularidad manteniendo las instalaciones libres de peligros de seguridad.

Essential duties and responsibilities (which could be done several times during a single shift):

• Keep the floors clean by sweeping, mopping or scrubbing them thoroughly; remove slippery, gummy or sticky substances from floors as needed
• Gather trash and garbage from entire store and front sidewalk as needed replacing with an empty trash/garbage bag; place all trash into the dumpster behind the store
• Service, clean and stock supplies in all bathrooms; servicing includes but is not limited to unclogging sinks, drains and toilets; cleaning includes but is not limited to floors, toilets, sinks and trash receptacles; supplies include but are not limited to toilet paper, hand towels and hand soap
• Routinely walk the store during scheduled shift to ensure floors are clean and there are no visible safety hazards; clear aisles of any obstructions; observe fire codes; and alert management of any possible safety hazards
• Routinely and thoroughly clean the tables and surrounding areas in the store café and bakery
• Maintain backroom storage area of job-related supplies neat and orderly
• Keep an inventory of job-related supplies, such as paper products, toiletries and cleaning materials; Notify manager to order supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Keep janitorial cart organized and supplied with needed cleaning products, equipment and tools
• Notify manager or designee when using cleaning items from the shelf for "store use"
• Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards
• Immediately attend to spills on the floor isolating the area from customers using cones or carts to block off the area, followed by thoroughly cleaning the floor
• Politely greet and interact with customers with a smile and provide excellent customer service; attend to customers' needs when looking for store merchandise
• Notify manager immediately if hazardous situations occur such as a slip-and-fall
• Notify manager concerning the need for major repairs
• Attend and/or participate in store or department meetings
• Performs other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position
• Punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies

Secondary duties and responsibilities:

• Clean store windows monthly or as needed
• Assist with the store and parking lot clean up after stormy weather or hurricane

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements - education and/or experience - requisitos mínimos - educación y/o experiencia:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum of 18 years of age

Competencies, skills and/or qualifications - competencias, habilidades y/o calificaciones:

• Ability to read and speak English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and have a good relationship with the public
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Clear understanding of cleaning chemicals and how they work when mixed together. Ability to mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends
• Ability to work overtime, as necessary, in order to complete assignments or reach goals

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand and walk
• Use fingers and hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Repetitive movement with arms and shoulders
• Carry, lift and/or move departmental products and merchandise
• Push and pull carts of departmental products and merchandise
• Ability to see including close vision and peripheral vision
• The employee is frequently required to:
• Talk and hear
• Stoop or bend at the waist
• Twist back and neck
• Use sense of smell
• The employee is occasionally required to:
• Climb step stool or ladder, maintain balance
• Crouch or bend at the knees