Custodian
Title
Custodian
Pay Grade
Non-Exempt
Major Department
Maintenance
Minor Department
Maintenance
Reports to
Store Manager / General Manager
Job Summary : The Custodian is accountable for the store’s overall cleanliness and condition. S / he must maintain and clean the entire store, completing hourly walks and inspections.
S / he must have a complete knowledge, proper handling, and storage of all cleaning equipment. Her / his main focus is to ensure all customers shop in a clean and safe environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Must possess the knowledge and training of how to effectively use and maintain all cleaning equipment.
- Effectively complete hourly and daily sweep logs.
- Ensure a clean, presentable, safe, and hazard free environment for all customers and employees.
- Must maintain all trash containers, spills, restrooms, and overall sales-floor.
- Perform all clean-up duties that are required in quickly and efficiently.
- Assist with actual store operation activities such as stocking shelves, assisting with customers, and cleaning, depending upon business needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education / Certifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. with 0-3 years of experience in grocery store or similar retail environment.
- Must have a valid and up to date Food Handler’s Certificate.
- Must have above average cash handling and basic math / calculating skills.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be capable of providing and modeling exceptional customer service.
- Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with customers, store leadership, and fellow-team members.
- Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Must have the physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb, balance, stoop to grasp objects, kneel, crouch, crawl, frequently push / pull up to 100 lbs.
frequently lift and / or move loads up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
- Occasional high stress when dealing with systems / customers / staff.
- Able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by the store / business needs and as required to ensure adequate store staffing.
- Must have reliable source of transportation.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.